BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. Azerbaijani women farmers need a platform to unlock their potential in creating jobs based on environmentally sustainable skills, Director of the Woman Farmer Foundation Sonia Paiva said during a panel discussion on "Creating a Green Skills Ecosystem for SMEs" on the third day of the international conference at Baku Climate Action Week, Trend reports.
"The future of job creation, along with any initiatives we discuss today—be it climate, water resources, or other aspects of sustainable development—is inextricably linked to the growth of agriculture. Key directions and resources should be focused on this sector," Paiva said.
She highlighted the need to pay particular attention to the professional skills of women and youth.
"It is crucial that they have the opportunity to develop their competencies, as these groups play a vital role in sustainable development. For example, here in Azerbaijan, I have noticed that women are actively involved in agriculture, but their contributions often go unrecognized. They need a platform to unlock their potential in creating jobs based on environmentally sustainable skills. Addressing these issues is critically important," she added.
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