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World Food Forum Young Scientists Group launches second report
29/10/2024
The WFF Young Scientists Group took the stage during the opening of the Science and Innovation Forum to officially launch their report: Digital technologies for multidimensional youth engagement in agrifood systems transformation.
Youth-led innovation: Empowering the next generation of agrifood innovators
30/05/2025
On 6 May 2025, the World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) participated in the 10th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum) at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York.
The WFF Young Scientists Group launches its third cohort
06/05/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) is proud to announce the third cohort of the Young Scientists Group (YSG), whose term will run from 2025 to 2027.
The World Food Forum highlights the essential role of young scientists at the STI Forum
05/05/2022
On 4 May, the World Food Forum (WFF) hosted an event during the Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum), to highlight the essential role of young scientists in identifying and scaling up innovative solutions
WFF Youth Initiative at N4G Summit: Promoting Indigenous agrifood systems for climate action
28/04/2025
On 26 March 2025, the non-governmental organizations Global Citizen, Act4Food and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), in collaboration with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted the event “Traditional Roots of Resilience” as part of the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris.
WFF Youth Initiative engages at the N4G Summit
27/03/2025
The World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action Initiative marked its presence at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, France.
Young women in science: Shaping the future of agrifood systems
11/02/2025
As the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the World Food Forum (WFF)'s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative) highlights the role of young women in shaping the future of agrifood systems.
Applications for the third cohort of the WFF Young Scientists Group are now open!
12/12/2024
The WFF is pleased to announce the open call for applications for the third cohort of the Young Scientists Group (YSG) that will run for a two-year period from 2025 to 2027.
Tune into our latest podcast episode - Young Scientists Group: Sustainable Agriculture Solutions
07/10/2024
The World Food Forum invites you to another episode of our "Food for the Future” podcast, where three members of the Young Scientists Group discuss their work in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.
Tune into our latest podcast episode - Young Scientists Group: Nutrition
24/09/2024
The World Food Forum (WFF) invites you to another episode of our "Food for the Future” podcast. This latest episode features three of our Young Scientists Group (YSG) members who are shaping the future of nutrition and sustainability.
World Food Forum Young Scientists Group Publishes Report to Empower Young People for a Sustainable Future
02/05/2023
Opportunities and Barriers for Advancing Agri food Systems: Empowering Young People for a Sustainable Future.
WFF Announces Second Cohort of the Young Scientists Group
02/05/2023
The World Food Forum (WFF) is delighted to announce the second cohort of the Young Scientists Group (YSG) after the successful launch of the first cohort in 2022.
WFF at the STI Forum 2023 - Youth Innovation: Bolstering Climate Action Through Agri-Food Systems Transformation in the Context of COVID-19 Recovery
09/05/2023
World Food Forum joined the 8th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs to advocate for support of youth innovation for agrifood systems transformation.
Applications for the WFF Young Scientists Group are now open until 15 March!
22/02/2022
The World Food Forum (WFF) gathers major youth groups, influencers, companies, academic institutions, non-profits, governments, media and the public to drive awareness, engagement and advocacy, as well as mobilize resources in support of agrifood systems
FAO and the World Food Forum Launch Young Scientists Group
06/05/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Forum (WFF) have launched the WFF’s first-ever cohort of the Young Scientists Group and called for applications to the second edition of the WFF Transformative Research
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.
World Food Forum Commemorates Africa Day Hosting the Global African Youth Dialogue
25/05/2024
On the eve of Africa Day, celebrated on 25 May every year, the WFF, in collaboration with several partners, hosted the Global African Youth Dialogue (GAYD) at the Headquarters of the FAO in Rome, Italy and online.