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World Food Forum - Culture

Culture for a Better Food Future

What do film, art, music, cooking, and other cultural events have to do with the growing climate crisis and our strained agrifood systems? These cultural threads sew the fabric of a connected world that transcends all boundaries, including languages and physical borders.

The WFF Culture track utilizes art, culture and creative expression to connect youth around the globe through our shared passions in order to spark discussion and action around ongoing issues – from the COVID-19 pandemic to the triple planetary crisis of climate, pollution, and nature loss.

This year, the WFF will focus on  access to healthy diets and addressing the climate crisis with the slogan “Healthy Diets. Healthy Planet.” Bringing culinary traditions, the inspiring power of film, and the bonding aspect of music together in the lead up to the flagship event in Rome, we aim to highlight our mission statement and bridge the gap between policy, youth advocacy and actionable solutions towards a better food future for all.

Get involved

The World Food Forum needs youth volunteers, partners and sponsors to participate, help bring the events to life, and spread the word about the WFF and the key issues facing our global agrifood systems. If you want to join the movement and create a better food future with us, sign up for our mailing list and follow us on social media to keep up to date on our latest news.

To become a volunteer, partner or sponsor, email us at [email protected].

2022 WFF flagship event concert

 

2022 WFF Film Festival Award Ceremony

 

2021 WFF Anthem by AY Young

News

WFF 2022 Art Exhibition with TRAMANDARS Association
WFF 2022 Art Exhibition with TRAMANDARS Association
20/12/2022

The World Food Forum collaborated with Italian art association TRAMANDARS to curate the first WFF art exhibition.

SGM Summit 2022 Impact Report: #UniversalPlate Campaign Results
SGM Summit 2022 Impact Report: #UniversalPlate Campaign Results
25/11/2022

The Social Gastronomy Movement's Annual Summit brings stakeholders from across sectors in borders for a sprint of collective action, local community...

The WFF and the Social Gastronomy Movement observe #HungerActionMonth and share over 71 million meals
The WFF and the Social Gastronomy Movement observe #HungerActionMonth and share over 71 million meals
05/11/2022

From 1 September to 16 October, the Social Gastronomy Movement collaborated with the World Food Forum to observe #HungerActionMonth.

World Food Forum wraps up five days of melding diverse perspectives to transform agrifood systems
World Food Forum wraps up five days of melding diverse perspectives to transform agrifood systems
21/10/2022

A youth-driven World Food Forum today wrapped up five days of intensive dialogue, networking and investment pitching aimed at addressing the world’s...

Meet the Winners of the Second Annual World Food Forum Film Festival
Meet the Winners of the Second Annual World Food Forum Film Festival
18/10/2022

Our team of independent and diverse judges had the difficult job to narrow it all down to just 6 finalists who showed an impressive awareness to agrifood...

World Food Forum opens to galvanize youth engagement, science and innovation and investment in transforming agrifood systems
World Food Forum opens to galvanize youth engagement, science and innovation and investment in transforming agrifood systems
17/10/2022

Aimed at galvanizing change to how our food is produced, delivered and consumed and mitigating a growing global food crisis, a youth-driven World...

The World Food Forum and the Social Gastronomy Movement join together for Hunger Action Month with the Universal Plate
The World Food Forum and the Social Gastronomy Movement join together for Hunger Action Month with the Universal Plate, a global campaign with the goal of sharing millions of meals
26/09/2022

The FAO World Food Forum and the Social Gastronomy Movement (SGM) announce their collaboration for Hunger Action Month featuring the SGM Universal Plate...

2022 Sustainable Gastronomy Day Celebration Spotlights Chefs and Startups Who Are Tackling Food Waste
2022 Sustainable Gastronomy Day Celebration Spotlights Chefs and Startups Who Are Tackling Food Waste
05/07/2022

The World Food Forum (WFF) teamed up with Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) to present the 2022 Sustainable Gastronomy Day Celebration. Over two events,...

World Food Forum and Extreme Tech Challenge Celebrate Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2022
16/06/2022

The World Food Forum (WFF) together with Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) will present the 2022 Sustainable Gastronomy Day Celebration on 18 June 2022!...

Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2022
10/06/2022

The World Food Forum Culture Track together with Extreme Tech Challenge present the 2022 Sustainable Gastronomy Day Celebration! Over...

The WFF launches the second edition of its Film Competition and Festival
26/05/2022

Now is the time to submit your short film! We are looking for inspiring stories, both fiction and non-fiction, that will trigger a positive impact...

World Pulses Day: WFF Champion Mariah Gladstone on the importance of Indigenous knowledge for the future of pulses
17/02/2022

Mariah Gladstone is the founder of Indigikitchen, an online cooking show that tries to breathe new life into Indigenous People’s food traditions. With...

World Food Forum art exhibition “Better Food Future” opens eyes to new perspectives on food systems
25/10/2021

The first thing you see when stepping into the virtual World Food Forum (WFF) exhibition is a work titled “Self Preservation”, a digital print by the...

Washoku School Lunch Programme: passing on traditional food culture and values to children who lead the future of our food
30/09/2021

Washoku, or traditional Japanese food, is derived from the respect for nature that Japan has inherited from ancient customs. Our mission is to teach...

Youth Art Contest for the One Health Future We Want
23/09/2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic signaling a historic moment to build transformative resilience across our health, food and ecosystems, the momentum to strengthen...

WFF Masterclass: Hungry for a Kinder World
22/09/2021

Young aspiring entrepreneurs and sustainable diet enthusiasts of all ages are invited to imagine a more generous future of food on 28 September 2021...

Afrobeat for better production, nutrition, environment and life!
10/09/2021

Calling all young dancers, musicians and singers in Africa, we need your help! Join the WFF “Afrobeat for better production, nutrition, environment...

Festival Latinoamericano de las Juventudes Rurales
06/09/2021

Las juventudes rurales siguen persistiendo e innovando en su relación con los ecosistemas y en la búsqueda de soluciones que faciliten el acceso y la...

Creative Cooking Battle: take part in the Zero Waste Cooking Challenge
24/08/2021

Join Cookpad’s virtual Creative Cooking Battle Movement by participating to the call for videos on zero food waste. Upload your video on your own social...

The WFF podcast series is officially live!
11/06/2021

Are you interested in learning more about our agri-food systems and the people that work hard every day to improve and innovate the journey of our food,...

Launch of the World Food Forum Film Festival!
25/05/2021

Are you a young filmmaker that wants to tell the world stories that will inspire behavioural change and play an essential role in transforming our agri-food...

Launch of the WFF Actors4Change Social Media Challenge!
18/05/2021

Are you an amateur or professional video maker with a youthful mind? Do you want to take part in the transformation of our agri-food systems? The new...

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