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Youth Action 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 Action track 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 Action track hosts a myriad of events and dialogues, setting the basis for the Youth Action Assembly, which will take place during the WFF flagship event in October 2023. 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 2023, 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

World Food Forum 2023 will champion youth leadership in agrifood systems transformation to accelerate climate action
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...

Empowering change: WFF at the SDG Action Weekend
Empowering change: WFF at the SDG Action Weekend
26/09/2023

In anticipation of the SDG summit and New York Climate Week, on 16 and 17 September, the World Food Forum (WFF) actively participated in the SDG Action...

The World Food Forum Hosts a Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The World Food Forum Hosts a Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
11/07/2023

The World Food Forum (WFF) hosted a side event at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York.

WFF at the STI Forum 2023 - Youth Innovation: Bolstering Climate Action Through Agri-Food Systems Transformation in the Context of COVID-19 Recovery
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...

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...