The Colombian floriculture sector knows that patronize the societal andeconomic maturation of women , particularly of mother , goes far beyond acommemoration . As an agricultural business association , we experience that it is of utmost grandness to abide by with the SDG , but it is just as important to focus on eradicating poorness , the packaging of an economic portion out successfulness , social development , and the eudaemonia of society . At this level the role of woman and mothers is fundamental " , said Augusto Solano , CEO of the Association of Colombian Flower Exporters , Asocolflores .
He add : " Although the flower - growing activity has an extremely of import agrarian component , exporting bloom must involve social answerability commitments and shared vale , fundamental to the overall development of human beings . "
During the Floral Distribution Conference 2024 of the WF&FSA , Jeroen Oudheusden , Executive Officer of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative ( FSI ) said : " We have been doing a comparative evaluation of the 16 main credentials dodging since 2013 and Florverde Sustainable Flowers ( FSF ) comply with all the mandatory proficient agricultural practice , social and environmental criterion that we mensurate " . Most Colombian flowers have the Florverde Sustainable Flowers ( FSF ) corroboration .
In 2023 , the Colombian flower - growing sphere received two significant awards in the social and economic fields due to the work on behalf of gender equality in rural areas for the program " flower Together " , and its contribution in closing social gaps and generate consideration for access , dwelling and development of woman within this sector .
" For our flower gardening , the celebration of the next Mother´s Day means that we will pay them protection , but also , and even more importantly , that we will continue to figure out towards our consignment with the lady actor in their rural communities where Flowers of Colombia are produced " , said Solano .
" Flowers of Colombia have shew that coexistence with nature is prevalent in guaranteeing social welfare and economical ontogenesis . Today , it is known that sustainability efforts must focus on the three anterior conditions , which are just as significant , and none of them can be attained asunder from the others . We are increasingly consolidate our work in favor of care for weewee , reducing the carbon footmark , the employment of clean vitality , and regard and promotional material of biodiversity . At the same time , we love it is equally of import to provide human beings with suitable working condition ; in this respect , women and mothers , especially those who are head of households , constitute our priority " , Solano adds .
Asocoflores squad foreground the grandness of cleaning lady in Colombia ’s floriculture sector , saying : " the nation ’s flower exportation generate every class 200 thousand courtly lineal and collateral jobs . 60 % of the direct jobs are held by womanhood , mostly heads of households who , through their jobs offer eudaemonia to their families . Thus , blossom directly generate more than 66,000 jobs for woman which constitute 60 % of the full workforce of the sphere . According to official figure put out by the Government , the above number represent 70 % of the rural courtly business held by women in Colombia . "
finally , Asocolflores CEO emphasized that " the Colombian floriculture is ready to celebrate the come Mother´s Day , demonstrating that the companies , regardless of the country or the segment of the economy , can and should work strategically to contribute to the SustainableDevelopment Goals , promoting equality , equity , and inclusion from top to bottom . woman from all over the humankind make an huge contribution to the planet´s sustainability . As mothers , they are the pillars of their families and the life-sustaining foundations of society . On their particular day , we want to take the emotional power of the especial coloration , fragrances and texture of Flowers of Colombia fragrancy to pay homage to all mothers . "
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