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Youth Assembly for a Better Food Future

Let’s create a true movement of change in the policy dialogues surrounding food and agriculture.

Young people are already taking action to transform our agrifood systems — from the local to the global level, from projects to advocacy, from entrepreneurship to culture, and so much more. The WFF Youth Assembly connects and empowers young people around the globe with different backgrounds to discuss their local priorities and challenges, and identify innovative and actionable solutions for a better food future.

How?

Throughout the year, the Youth Assembly set the basis for the meetings which will take place during the WFF flagship event in October 2024.

Simultaneously, we organize consultations with a variety of different youth groups including young farmers, Indigenous youth, and young scientists to feed into a Youth Action Compendium that presents a strong and united youth perspective on the future of our agrifood systems. In 2024, the WFF will zoom into local action and needs through the establishment of regional compendia, with a particular focus on climate change and access to healthy diets.

Get involved

Everyone is welcome to take part in our activities throughout the year. Whether you are part of a youth organization looking to collaborate, or an individual seeking to support the organization of events, there is space for everyone to get involved. The WFF operates on the grounds of inclusivity and transparency.

News

WFF attends the ECOSOC Youth Forum Advocating for Youth Engagement in Agrifood Systems Transformation
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...

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
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...

The World Food Forum launches its 2023 cycle with a side event at the FAO Council
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...

Meet the Youth Policy Board Selection Committee
Meet the Youth Policy Board Selection Committee
27/04/2023

The second Youth Policy Board cohort was officially announced on 27 April through a side event  at the 172nd Session of the FAO Council, in support...

Statements from National Youth Delegations at the 2022 flagship event
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.

Open Call for Applications: WFF Youth Focal Points Group
Open Call for Applications: WFF Youth Focal Points Group
30/01/2023

The World Food Forum Focal Points Group is now opening up a call for applications for interested individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years to...

Agriculture at COP27 - Gaps and Proposed Actions
WFF Youth Assembly: Agriculture at COP27 - Gaps and Proposed Actions
15/11/2022

The discussions on COP27 during the World Food Forum’s (WFF) Youth Action Assembly revolved around the key themes identified in the YOUNGO Agriculture...

WFF Youth Assembly: Outcomes of the Discussions on COP27
WFF Youth Assembly: Outcomes of the Discussions on COP27
15/11/2022

While we currently produce enough food to feed every man, woman and child in the world, in 2021 there were still up to 828 million people who were hungry.

World Food Forum wraps up five days of melding diverse perspectives to transform agrifood systems
World Food Forum wraps up five days of melding diverse perspectives to transform agrifood systems
21/10/2022

A youth-driven World Food Forum today wrapped up five days of intensive dialogue, networking and investment pitching aimed at addressing the world’s...

World Food Forum: Youth leaders ask policy makers to step up efforts to bring about real change
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...