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Meet the Young Scientists Group Expert Reviewers and Selection Committee
21/04/2022
Following the launch of the call for applications to the World Food Forum (WFF) Young Scientists Group (YSG), more than 110 young scientists applied from around the world. “I am impressed by these young scientists for their contribution to agrifood systems.
Manifesto for systemic change by bites of Transfoodmation
27/09/2021
Have you ever heard of Bites of Transfoodmation (BoT)? Bites of Transfoodmation is an initiative that brings together young motivated individuals who want to change food systems. For the past year, the community has met – and grown! – to discuss what fut
Mediterranean Youth Dialogue: Young generations of the Mediterranean set their priorities in the forest sector
01/04/2022
The Mediterranean Youth Dialogue Session proved to be an opportunity for young people of diverse backgrounds, and diverse areas of the Mediterranean, to converge and discuss the most prominent issues affecting youth involvement in forest restoration inititiaves.
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
Here's Your Chance to Influence Regional and Global Policy. WFF Launches the Youth Action Survey
03/06/2022
In 2021, the Youth Action Assembly produced the Zero draft of the Youth Action Compendium, which synthesized the global youth policy priorities that were identified through an analysis and summary of youth statements and manifestos throughout the globe.
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.
WFF Masterclass: Success Mindset - Entrepreneurial Skills for Youth Action
16/09/2021
Young aspiring entrepreneurs and change-makers of all ages are invited to discover the secrets of a “Success Mindset” on 22 September 2021 in an interactive, online World Food Forum (WFF) Masterclass with speakers from Mashrou3i – a public/private initiat
WFF shines at ECOSOC Partnership Forum
06/02/2024
The World Food Forum (WFF) kicked off 2024 by co-hosting a virtual side event at the ECOSOC Partnership Forum.
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.
WFF Youth Action Track Identifies Local Policy Priorities of More Than 3 000 Youth Around the World
22/09/2022
The working group of the World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Action Compendium conducted a research synthesis collecting more than 40 regional and national manifestos and consultation outcomes that were either led or consulted by youth.
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.
World Food Forum: Youth leaders ask policy makers to step up efforts to bring about real change
20/10/2022
Young people laid out their priorities to ensure greater access to safe and nutritious food, and asked decision makers to work with them to implement effective policies as the main events of the Global Youth Forum wrapped up on Wednesday.
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 a One Health approach is gaining greater political and stakeholder traction.
Calling all changemakers: Partner with the World Food Forum!
14/11/2023
If you are interested in joining forces with us, explore the various partnership opportunities.
Read the Statements from National Youth Delegations at the 2022 flagship event
06/02/2023
Statements from National Youth Delegations at the 2022 WFF flagship event.
Results from the WFF Africa Regional Youth Consultation Survey
26/08/2021
The World Food Forum (WFF) Africa conducted an Africa Regional Youth Consultation Survey between 14 June and 11 July 2021. The survey had 192 responses from 32 countries and was geared toward providing a space for African youth and youth entities who engage in agriculture and food-related area.
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.
Feed Your Ideas Towards Food Systems Transformation in Africa
22/06/2021
The World Food Forum (WFF), in collaboration with the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) Regional Focal Point for Africa is calling on youth and youth entities who engage in agriculture and food-related areas in Africa to join the global discussion on agri-food systems transformation.