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Women in Rural Spain: Social, Political, and Economic Integration View Digital Media
Poster Session
Elena Bulmer
The seventeenth United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), Partnerships for the Goals, aims to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. The successful implementation of this SDG will help the execution and achievement of the other sixteen. The main interest of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of multi-stakeholder partnerships (SDG 17) to effectively promote the role of women (SDG 5) in rural Spain. A multiple case study approach to data collection was undertaken using desk research and semi-structured interviews. The case study covered three small-medium sized towns in the province of Guadalajara, in the autonomous community of Castilla La Mancha located in central Spain. According to the National Institute of Statistics of Spain (INE), Guadalajara is one of the provinces, along with Soria and Burgos, that has the largest number of towns whose population is less than 1,000 inhabitants. Through this study, the main obstacles and problems experienced by women in rural areas were identified and how the latter prevented both the women themselves and their villages from progressing socio-economically, thereby leading towards a path of change and progress.
Gender Equity during Emergencies: A Toolkit to Ensure the Needs of Transgender and Gender-Expansive Folks are Included in Disaster Recovery Planning View Digital Media
Poster Session
Michaela Marincic
Transgender (abbreviated “trans”), non-binary, and gender expansive community members face unique challenges during crises and disaster recovery. Recognizing and adapting to these unique supports will become increasingly important as climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Accommodations such as access to clean medical equipment for hormone injection and gender-inclusive temporary shelter during disaster recovery can be critical in ensuring the health and safety of the gender expansive community. These types of accommodations are not fully unique to the trans community either and could benefit others in need of needles and biohazard disposal, such as people with diabetes who require insulin injections. However, gender-nonconforming people often face discrimination and threats to their physical safety instead when entering temporary shelters after disaster; these risks tend to be even higher for those who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). This poster session will present a simple toolkit planners and advocates can use to inform disaster recovery planning and check that essential supports and safeguards are in place before severe weather strikes. We envision a world where everyone can find safety and belonging in the aftermath of disaster.
Sustainable Urban Food Production Program View Digital Media
Poster Session
Lorna Bravo
Since September 2019, the six-week "Sustainable Urban Food System program" has been led by Dr. Jiangxiao Qiu from UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Center and UF/IFAS Extension agents Lorna Bravo in Broward and Jessica Ryals in Collier County. The team launched the first Sustainable Urban Food Production program in South Florida after hearing stakeholders' feedback to focus educational efforts on urban food production for small-beginning farmers within the context of Florida. This multi-disciplinary approach brings together UF statewide researchers and county extension faculty. The program audience is geared toward small farmers, urban farmers, community gardeners, homeowners, schoolteachers, entrepreneurs, urban planners, regulatory personnel, and marginalized communities starting or expanding food production in urban settings. We introduced a six-week short-course Urban Food Production module in Broward County. Participants learned sustainable urban agriculture practices, regulations, business, marketing plans, financial resources, urban food production systems, water conservation, and best management practices. Participants used various technologies, including rain barrels, drip irrigation, composting, and hydroponics. They expanded their knowledge by growing UF Lettuce lines in a Hydro Kit (Deep-water culture system model) designed for this purpose. Multi-year pre- and post-survey results showed subject-specific knowledge increases (>90%) and significant interest (85% –100%) in behavioral changes or behavioral intention changes. Participants reported increased knowledge and interest in developing business and marketing plans (91 – 96%) and implementing technologies into urban agricultural practices. Our survey also revealed knowledge gains and willingness to behavior changes (96 – 100%) related to adopting practices for food safety, cottage food operations, and post-food harvesting.
Effect of CO2 Concentration on the Morphometric, Physiological Variables and Yield of Table Beet View Digital Media
Poster Session
Juan Manuel Castellanos
There is little scientific information on the response of C3 plants such as table beet (Beta vulgaris L.) under future scenarios caused by climate change. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of CO2 concentration on the morphometric, physiological variables, and yield of table beet plants exposed to different CO2 concentrations. The research was conducted in the experimental greenhouse built by the Automation and Control Research Group at the University of Pamplona. An experiment was carried out under controlled conditions with a completely randomized design to evaluate the influence on the morphometric, physiological, and yield variables of beet plants under different CO2 concentrations. High CO2 concentration had a significant influence on plant height and the number of leaves at the end of the cultivation cycle, while leaf surface area and plant leaf area were significantly influenced at the beginning of the cultivation cycle, but not at 45 days. Conversely, the chlorophyll index was lower at 45 days for the high CO2 concentration treatment. Although no significant differences were observed in the green weight of the leaf area and leaf dry matter, there was a marked and significant difference in yield levels, indicating that the accumulation of reserves in beet plants was influenced by the higher CO2 concentration.
Influence of CO2 Concentration on Morphometric, Physiological Variables and Yields of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) under Greenhouse Conditions View Digital Media
Poster Session
Leonides Castellanos
There are few research results on the behavior of C3 plants such as pea (Pisum sativum L.) in future climate change scenarios. The objective of the present research was to evaluate the influence of CO2 concentration on morphometric and physiological variables, and pea yields under greenhouse conditions in Pamplona Norte de Santander. The research was carried out in an automated experimental greenhouse with two cubicles, one of which worked with a CO2 concentration of 1300 ppm. And in the other 600 ppm. Morphometric and physiological variables were evaluated up to 42 days after the plants of the Santa Isabel variety were planted and at 95 days the variables pod number, number of grains and grain weight were evaluated. Significant increases were verified in height, number of leaves, number of lateral shoots and leaf surface in the pea crop at an early stage of development, but not in stem diameter and chlorophyll index. A higher concentration of CO2 influenced an increase in the leaf area of pea plants in the initial stage of crop development, which was reflected in a greater number of pods, grain number and grain weight.
Good Practices of Hungarian Social Enterprises in the Activity Field of Social Inclusion View Digital Media
Poster Session
Noémi Krátki
Social enterprises implement good practices and organisational activities to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged groups in society. Social enterprises are those alternative organizations that do not operate as traditional for-profit companies. The aim of the research is to promote the social inclusion of disadvantaged people through various existing methods. These methods create opportunities for people with mental and physical disabilities to have an equal chance of achieving well-being. Improving the quality of life of disadvantaged groups increases the social value created, which translates into the achievement of well-being, which increases social sustainability. According to well-known professional definitions, social enterprises are created to provide an alternative solution to various social, environmental, and economic problems. Social enterprises are therefore meant to create social value. They provide some innovative services or products for their selected target group, thereby improving the living conditions of the customers and the beneficiaries. The research presents the good practices of Hungarian social enterprises in this field with empirical research focus. In qualitative research (with maximum variation sampling), the approaches of 3 organisations are compared in order to highlight their similarities and differences. The management of career opportunities and labour market integration of disadvantaged groups is a key method for organisations to embed this in an organisational framework. The research does not use an international benchmark for Central and Eastern Europe, but it provides a good basis for doing so, as the organisations studied have highly intensive international networks.
Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Sustainability in a Developing Economy View Digital Media
Poster Session
Ekpen Owie,
Tuan Le
Integrating social and environmental concerns in supply chain operations continues to challenge businesses in developing economies. In some cases, developing economies bear the brunt of the activities of global supply chains and have varying contextual pressures that shape local responses. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine current issues in sustainable supply chain management in a developing economy, Nigeria, in dealing with emissions, conservation of resources, and labor practices in the manufacturing sector. From a practical standpoint, a conceptual framework developed because of the study could help supply chain managers better balance social and environmental imperatives with profitability concerns. This framework could foster a theoretical stakeholder approach to the subject matter in the supply chain discipline. Qualitative methods will be used for this study: data will be collected from over 25 key supply chain practitioners using open-ended interviews, coded, analyzed, and themes generated. Respondent validation, peer debriefing, and thick descriptions will be used to assure trustworthiness. The study is limited to the consumer goods sector, with generalization caveats. Findings could extend the development of supply chain sustainability theories as part of this burgeoning field in response to the growing concerns regarding negative externalities.
Bridging Local Efforts with Global Goals: Florida Extension’s Role in Advancing Global Sustainable Development Goals View Digital Media
Poster Session
Ondine Wells,
Claude Jean
The United States Cooperative Extension Service, established in 1914, delivers research-based education to local communities nationwide. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a guide for extension to address evolving needs in increasingly global communities shaped by migration and immigration. Strengthening global sustainability requires learning from local efforts and sharing best practices and research findings. This project identifies (1) current Extension efforts with an international component, (2) their alignment with UN SDGs, and (3) opportunities for developing future global connections. With over 3,000 offices across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, tribal lands, and U.S. territories, the Cooperative Extension Service has extensive reach and the potential to both influence and learn from global sustainability efforts. Using interviews and textual analysis, a framework was created to link Florida Extension initiatives with specific UN SDGs. Case studies of extension programs with international collaborations were examined to understand how these partnerships enhanced both local and global outcomes. Additionally, opportunities for expanding global connections were identified in four key areas: water resources, health and well-being, agriculture and horticulture, and sustainable urban and suburban communities. The analysis reveals that local extension programs are well-positioned to align with UN SDGs. While Florida’s Extension network serves as a model of community-driven initiatives, it can benefit from deeper engagement with global efforts. By fostering connections through exchanges, scientific research, and collaborations, Extension can inspire innovative approaches, broaden its impact, and build resilience to global challenges like climate change, food insecurity, and economic disparity.
