Webinar FAO: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Role of Youth in Agrifood Systems Transformation. July 10th, 13.00-14.30 (CEST)

The agrifood sector faces challenges related to food security, environmental sustainability, and economic viability. With a growing global population and less than six years to achieve SDGs, innovative solutions are urgently needed to enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience in food systems. Youth involvement is crucial for driving innovation and sustainability, but they face barriers such as limited access to resources, education, and employment opportunities. A recent ILO report shows a shift in youth employment away from agriculture towards other sectors and urban areas.

This webinar, organized by the FAO Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP) and the FAO Office of Youth and Women (OYW), aims to harness youth potential to transform agrifood systems in alignment with SDGs, particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), as well as the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31.