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PRIMA WOMAN GREENING FOOD SYSTEMS AWARD

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Application Deadline: June 7th (17.00 CET)

LOCATION: Spain

The aim of the new Award launched by PRIMA is to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of women in promoting sustainable and resilient food systems. Its goal is to spotlight the accomplishments of women who have played a pivotal role in advancing positive change within the food and agriculture sector in the Mediterranean Region.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must:

demonstrate innovative solutions for greening food systems, emphasizing practices led by women in the Mediterranean region, focusing on environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and resource efficiency in agriculture, food production, and waste reduction.

They should provide evidence of impactful implementation, showcasing measurable improvements in sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity within the food and agriculture sector, such as reductions in carbon emissions, improvements in soil health, increased biodiversity, and enhanced food security and nutrition outcomes.

Applicants must demonstrate women’s empowerment for green food systems, including active engagement of local communities and stakeholders in decision-making processes, equitable access to resources, capacity-building opportunities, and promotion of leadership roles for women and marginalized groups.

BENEFIT:

10.000€ (cash prize) for 2 winners, each.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: THE ATLANTIC DIALOGUES EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM

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Application Deadline:  June 16th, 2024.

LOCATION: Morocco

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is organizing the 13th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference, a high-level conference convening influential public and private sectors leaders from around the Atlantic Basin for open, informal discussion on cross-regional issues.

ELIGIBILITY:

Young leaders from around the Atlantic basin and Africa, who have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their fields; who want to contribute to shaping the regional and global agenda in politics, finance, business, civil society, and many other areas; who are eager to network with their peers and older; and who seek to foster and strengthen ties across the Atlantic.

To be considered for this program, candidates must meet all the following criteria:

Applicants must be between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-five (included) on May 3rd, 2024, the day the applications for the program open.

Applicants must be citizens of countries located in Africa, North America, South America, Central America, Europe or the Caribbean – citizens of countries bordering the Atlantic Basin will be given priority. Also eligible are applicants who are citizens from other countries who have residency in countries of the regions listed above.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English in their personal statement and short video.

Applicants must guarantee their availability for the full duration of this program, which will take place from December 8th to 16th, in Rabat, Morocco. Please only apply if you can make yourself available.

BENEFIT:

For the 40 selected participants, the PCNS will cover economy class airfare to and from Morocco. In addition, local transportation, catering, and hotel accommodation during the dates of the program and conference will be covered by the conference organizers.

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