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Youth drive action on ocean sustainability at the UN Ocean Conference
11/07/2025
On 9 June, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) co-hosted an interactive youth-led side event during the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France.
WFF Youth Initiative welcomes the fourth cohort of the Youth Policy Board
30/06/2025
In May 2025, the World Food Forum (WFF)'s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) officially welcomed the fourth cohort of its Youth Policy Board (YPB). This year's cohort brings together 34 young leaders, selected from a pool of more than 2 000 applicants from over 176 countries.
Meet the Youth Policy Board Selection Committee
30/06/2025
In December 2024, the World Food Forum (WFF)'s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) launched its annual application call for young leaders from around the world to join the Youth Policy Board (YPB) cohort for 2025-2026. This year, the call received 2 000 applications from 170 different countries.
Global Youth Action Plan launched during the 2024 WFF flagship event
08/10/2024
The Global Youth Action Plan 2025-2026, developed by the World Food Forum's Youth Policy Board (YPB), was launched during a mainstage session at the 2024 WFF flagship event.
Planting hope in the time of crises: Youth reclaim the future of food
27/06/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) is pleased to share a reflection by Youth Policy Board (YPB) member Elif Menderes on her recent participation in the Preparatory Youth Conference for the second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Intergenerational policy dialogue on empowering young women in agrifood systems
26/06/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)'s Youth Assembly is extending an invitation for youth worldwide, interested in gender equality and women's empowerment, to participate in a virtual Intergenerational Policy Dialogue to align youth priorities with those of global experts and institutions.
WFF Youth Initiative at the Preparatory Youth Conference for UNFSS+4
18/06/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)'s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) took part in the Preparatory Youth Conference for the second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), held from 15 – 16 May 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Youth voices for ocean sustainability: Join the global virtual consultation
06/05/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)'s Youth Assembly is calling on young people in fisheries and aquaculture, to help lead the future of the sector, from production to consumption. The WFF’s Youth Assembly will host its first virtual youth consultation of the year on Ocean Sustainability.
Empowering young women in agrifood systems: Insights from the WFF Youth Initiative at CSW69
25/03/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)'s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative), in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Italy and Indonesia to the United Nations in New York, hosted a side event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).
First Thematic Youth Assembly consultation of 2025: Supporting women and girls in decent rural employment
10/02/2025
The WFF's Global Youth Action Initiative, in collaboration with the FAO Liaison Office in Geneva, the FAO Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division and the ILO, hosted its first Thematic Youth Assembly consultation of 2025 on supporting women and girls in decent rural employment.
WFF at CFS 52: Inclusive youth engagement and empowerment for agrifood systems transformation
25/11/2024
As part of the 52nd session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), the World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action hosted a hybrid side event.
WFF at CFS 51: Stakeholders Discuss Transformative Modalities to Translate CFS Youth Policy Recommendations into Tangible Action at the Country Level
16/11/2023
The World Food Forum (WFF) convened a multitude of stakeholders to discuss transformative modalities for shifting the CFS Policy recommendations on promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food systems to the country level so they can inform local change efforts and processes.
WFF Side Event at the CFS: Youth-Led Solutions from the Leaders of Today - Solutions and Partnerships for Accelerated Action
11/10/2022
This hybrid side event was held under the premise of the CFS Guidelines on Promoting Youth Engagement in Agrifood Systems, showcasing five youth-led solutions on the ground.
Youth Voices in Fisheries: Empowering the Next Generation at COFI36
17/07/2024
The World Food Forum organized a pivotal youth side event titled “Youth Voices in Fisheries: Bridging Generations for Sustainable Solutions”, connected with the WFF’s Youth Assembly Thematic Session on Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems.
The World Food Forum launches its 2023 cycle with a side event at the FAO Council
02/05/2023
On 27 April, the World Food Forum (WFF) officially launched its 2023 cycle through a side event at the 172nd session of the FAO Council, in support of the ECOSOC Youth Forum.
The World Food Forum Joins I4Nature to Foster a More Sustainable Dairy Sector at Youth World Milk Day Event
05/07/2022
The World Food Forum (WFF) partnered with I4NATURE to promote Youth World Milk Day with an online event that brought together young dairy farmers, dairy experts, students and activists to discuss paths forward to create a sustainable future for the dairy industry.
The World Food Forum launched its 2022 cycle at the ECOSOC Youth Forum
22/04/2022
The World Food Forum (WFF) launched its 2022 cycle on 21 April, with a side event at the ECOSOC Youth Forum during World Creativity and Innovation Day, keeping youth on the international agenda. The event kickstarted a dialogue on the complex, context-dep
WFF attends Snack the System Event in Milan
11/05/2022
On 7 May, the World Food Forum (WFF) attended its first ever in-person event hosted by Snack the System at the House of Switzerland in Milan, a pop-up event platform connecting Italy to Switzerland. From interactive exhibitions, engaging discussions and
WFF Youth Assembly and UN Food Systems Coordination Hub convened regional consultations to shape the future of food systems
25/04/2025
Over 1200 young leaders across six global regions came together for the World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Assembly’s regional consultations for food systems transformation.
Young Parliamentarians Roundtable: Driving action for sustainable agrifood systems transformation
16/12/2024
The World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Assembly hosted the Young Parliamentarians Roundtable during the 2024 WFF flagship event, bringing together regional leaders and youth representatives to discuss the critical role of legislative frameworks in advancing food security and sustainable agrifood systems.