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Paper published on EDI in Scottish aquaculture after MASTS ASM workshop

Dr Ingrid Kelling and Ibrahim Lawan, both from Heriot Watt University, have just published a paper titled ‘Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the aquaculture sector in Scotland’.  Read on to discover how the industry, researchers and the policy community can work together to strengthen gender equality and women’s empowerment, and meet broader goals of diversity and inclusion.

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the aquaculture industry, with a particular emphasis on the sector in Scotland. Aquaculture is a particularly important industry when it comes to EDI, given its potential to address Sustainable Development Goals on gender equality and diversity. The paper highlights the increasing attention being paid to EDI in many areas and the significant benefits to businesses that adopt EDI policies, including improved reputation, increased innovation, and greater profitability. This paper draws on a survey of EDI in Scottish aquaculture, a workshop and interviews with industry experts to suggest concrete actions that could improve EDI in the sector. A key priority is the collection and publication of workforce data in Scottish aquaculture as well as industry champions who raise awarenes and promote EDI, and supporting cross-sector organizations who provide EDI training. We conclude by calling for more research to support the development of EDI in Scottish aquaculture, which will contribute to future resilience and fairness as well as a dynamic, relevant, and accessible industry.

 

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