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Summary of the Indonesia National Workshop on Food Systems Climate Action Convergence
19/11/2024
The Indonesia National Workshop on Food Systems Climate Action Convergence was held in Jakarta from 6 – 8 November 2024.
Enhancing food security: Insight from food systems dialogue review in Indonesia
28/11/2024
The Food Systems Dialogue Review in Indonesia took place at Hotel Borobudur, organized by the WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter in collaboration with the United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub, the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Food Programme.
WFF’s Global Youth Action Initiative at the UN Women Expert Group Meeting
06/02/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) continues to champion youth-led solutions for sustainable and equitable agrifood systems.
Sustainable Gastronomy Week kicks off to enhance awareness on food waste
26/06/2024
The World Food Forum-led global initiative, calls on restaurants led by young chefs around the world to inspire more sustainable food production and consumption choices.
Sustainable Gastronomy Week 2024
24/04/2024
This year, Sustainable Gastronomy Day being taken to the next level with some exciting initiatives, featuring the launch of the Sustainable Gastronomy Week, this year focused on the theme ‘More Taste Less Waste’.
Sustainable aquaculture for a better food future
07/10/2024
The World Food Forum and the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) have collaborated to curate an art installation in the FAO headquarters cafeteria.
Engaging youth in sustainability – WFF community picnic
25/09/2024
The World Food Forum (WFF) hosted its community picnic at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Join us as a volunteer at the 2024 WFF flagship event: Shape the future of agrifood systems
16/09/2024
The WFF invites dedicated individuals from around the globe to become volunteers for the 2024 World Food Forum flagship event, set to take place from 14 to 18 October at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
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, the WFF and XTC hosted passionate chefs and innovative startups (including Chef Radhika Khandelwal, Cristina Domecq, Poonam Bir Kasturi, Travin Singh, Chef Steven Goff, Priyanka (Pri) Srinivas and Maite Guardiola) for a cooking class.
Wearable Food Waste – A Transformative & Innovative Approach
10/10/2023
World Food Forum, FAO’s Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) and Bites of Transfoodmation (BoT) are inviting you to a veritable feast for the senses and the intellect, making it an absolute must-attend for anyone invested in the future of our planet and our wardrobes.
The World Food Forum Youth Policy Board’s North America Team 2024 Focus: Regional Food Waste Reform
22/08/2024
The Youth Assembly, as World Food Forum’s policy and action arm, builds young people’s capacity in policy advocacy and fosters intergenerational partnerships and collaboration.
WFF Participates in Snack the System Event to Empower Youth for Agrifood Systems Change
25/05/2022
On 22 May, the World Food Forum (WFF) team participated in Snack the System, an event organized by Bites of Transfoodmation and hosted by Casali del Pino, an organic farm and touristic destination located a few kilometers outside of Rome. The event brough
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 Food Forum opened today.
Celebrating the International Year of Camelids 2024: The Role of youth in advancing the Camelid sector for sustainable growth
18/07/2024
Marking the International Year of Camelids 2024, the FAO along with the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Permanent Mission of the Plurinational State of Bolivia and the United Nations Office at Geneva organized an exhibition at the Palais des Nations to highlight the crucial role of camelids.
Youth pledge at the Food Systems pre-Summit
29/07/2021
Around 10,000 young people from all over the world have been engaging in the lead-up to the United Nations Food Systems Summit, and as the milestone of the Pre-Summit draws to a close, youth make their commitments for food systems transformation loud andclear.
Upcoming Global Indigenous Youth Forum 16th-18th of June
06/06/2021
The Global Forum on Indigenous Youth, taking place on 16th-18th of June, gathers Indigenous youth from across the globe to share their stories and perspectives, and to discuss Indigenous youth’s game changing solutions for the UN Food Systems Summit 2021.
ECOSOC Youth Forum 2022 Side Event: “Healthy Diets. Healthy Planet.” – youth-led action for a better food future
12/04/2022
The World Food Forum (WFF) will launch its 2022 cycle with a side event at the ECOSOC Youth Forum during World Creativity and Innovation Day on 21 April, keeping youth on the international agenda.
WFF Culinary Series: Exploring sustainable cooking practices
16/02/2024
The WFF Youth Towards Zero Food Waste campaign has embarked on an exciting journey with the launch of its culinary series.
WFF attends the ECOSOC Youth Forum Advocating for Youth Engagement in Agrifood Systems Transformation
05/05/2023
During the ECOSOC Youth Forum was held in New York, the WFF actively engaged in various events and discussions, highlighting the role of agrifood systems in achieving all SDGs, promoting youth engagement in the sector and fostering collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders.