Woman Greening Food Systems Award

Description

1) Objective

The prizes will be awarded, after the closure of the contest, to the contestant(s) who, in the opinion of the panel, best address all the following criteria:

• Innovative Solutions for Greening Food Systems: Demonstrated implementation of innovative solutions and practices proposed and led by women, specifically aimed at greening food systems in the Mediterranean region. This includes, but not limited to, pioneering approaches in agriculture, food production, and waste reduction that prioritize environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and resource efficiency.
• Evidence of Impactful Implementation: Evidence of tangible outcomes resulting from the implementation of proposed solutions, showcasing measurable improvements in sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity within the agriculture and sector. This could include quantifiable metrics such as reductions in carbon emissions, improvements in soil health, increased biodiversity, or enhanced food security and nutrition outcomes. It is essential to quantify the outcomes via measurable key indicators (for instance, number of beneficiaries and end-users, percentage of efficiency improvement).).
• Women Empowerment for Green Food Systems: Active engagement and empowerment of local communities and stakeholders, facilitated by women, in decision-making processes and project implementation specifically within the context of greening food systems. This involves fostering inclusive participation, ensuring equitable access to resources, providing opportunities for capacity building, and promoting leadership roles for women and marginalized groups in initiatives aimed at enhancing the sustainability and resilience of food systems.

2) Eligibility

Any legal entity created under the European Union law is eligible.

3) Location

The following Member States (MS) of the European Union (EU) are eligible: Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia. The following Third Countries associated to Horizon 2020 (AC) are eligible: Israel, Tunisia, and Turkey. The following Third Countries not associated with to Horizon 2020 (TC), having concluded international agreements for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions of their participation in PRIMA are eligible: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Morocco.

4) Budget

Two prizes of €10,000 each will be awarded.

5) Application

The application deadline for online submission is 15 July 2025.