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Portraits of the sea: focus on sustainable fisheries
01/10/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Initiative in collaboration with the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) has curated an art exhibition to be displayed at the headquarters of FAO.
Worldchefs and the World Food Forum Collaborate on the Young Chefs Programme: Empowering Youth to Lead Sustainable Agrifood Systems Transformation
22/09/2025
Empowering Youth to Lead Sustainable Agrifood Systems Transformation
Youth Food Lab North America: WFF and Penn State University join efforts to advance youth-led innovation
06/06/2025
FAO and Penn State University have signed a cooperation agreement which will enhance their collaboration on establishing Youth Food Lab North America at Penn State to support young innovators.
Launching a new visual language for food! Join a global initiative to create a shared visual language to describe our food systems
05/08/2021
The global pandemic has highlighted the need for worldwide coordination on food security, equity, and transparency, and has also demonstrated that our current food systems do not effectively communicate with one another.
WFF Masterclass: Foodtech Venture Day – Japan
11/09/2021
The World Food Forum (WFF), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Japanese business and innovation investment consulting firm SIGMAXYZ, hosted a special edition Foodtech Venture Day Masterclass on the topic of “Recreating and Upgrading Food Systems through Collective Passion and Wisdom.”
Africa francophone workshop on the importance of young farmers in the transformation of agrifood systems
09/03/2022
This Francophone workshop was organized by the Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie (MRIF) and the Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec (LOJIQ) of the Government of Quebec. The event addressed common issues for the next ge
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 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Collaborates with the World Food Forum to Ensure a Better Food Future
04/11/2022
The World Food Forum and the Tokyo Metropolitan government are pleased to announce their collaboration for the 2022 masterclass documentary.
Empowering Coastal Communities: WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter Collaboration with KNTI and KPPMPI
12/12/2024
The WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter recognizes the vital role that coastal communities play in achieving sustainable agrifood systems and enhancing livelihoods.
Phurpa Dorji’s AI-Powered Precision Agriculture wins Best Innovative Idea at Regional Youth Innovation Championship in Thailand
21/10/2024
Phurpa Dorji’s AI-powered crop monitoring system won the best Innovative Idea at the Regional Youth Innovation Championship for agrifood system transformation in Thailand.
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.
Freerice Challenge: Goal Extension
18/09/2023
WFF and WFP launched a new Food Waste quiz, introducing a new ‘Llearn Mmore’ feature to ensure that users are further educated as they test their knowledge.
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
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
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.
Government of Ireland joins World Food Forum to sponsor 100 young leaders from Around the World
27/09/2023
The World Food Forum (WFF) is proud to announce our collaboration with the Government of Ireland to ensure diversity and inclusion for youth attendees at the 2023 WFF flagship event.
Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Mountain Development
25/03/2024
Join the Mountain Youth Hub to make your mark in shaping a more sustainable future for mountain communities around the globe.
Feed your future – urbanizing food solutions: WFF at the Food Wave final event
22/11/2023
The World Food Forum (WFF) participated in the Food Wave final event in Milan, Italy.
Introducing "Smultronstalle: Fungi Exhibition by Egeon" for the World Food Forum
13/09/2023
Step into the mysterious world of mushrooms and fungi at the World Food Forum 2023 Art Exhibition "Smultronstalle“ by Italian artist Egeon.