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Descubra el futuro de la alimentación
con nuestro podcast enfocado en los jóvenes
Únase a nosotros en Alimentos para el futuro, una serie de podcasts que profundiza en el trabajo innovador de los jóvenes que están dando forma al futuro de los sistemas agroalimentarios. Desde investigaciones de vanguardia hasta iniciativas inspiradoras, exploramos las diversas perspectivas y experiencias de quienes impulsan cambios positivos.
Escuche a expertos dentro y fuera de la FAO mientras discuten los desafíos y las oportunidades que enfrentan nuestros sistemas alimentarios. Obtenga información sobre las últimas tendencias, tecnologías y políticas que están transformando la forma en que producimos, distribuimos y consumimos alimentos.
Ya sea un apasionado de la comida, un ciudadano preocupado o un profesional de la agroalimentación en ciernes, Alimentos para el futuro ofrece debates que invitan a la reflexión e historias inspiradoras que lo dejarán informado e inspirado.
Rhymes for Resilience
In this episode, we sit down with Parneet Kuar, a poet and changemaker who performed at the World Food Forum’s flagship event, to explore how her art and activism inspire global action on sustainability, gender equality and Indigenous rights.
Empowering Youth and Driving Innovation in Agrifood Systems
In this episode, we’re joined by Alberto Suppa, Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at FAO, to discuss how youth and innovation are driving the future of sustainable agrifood systems.
Dancing Through the Harvest
In this episode, we explore the Nunggal Padi dance from Indonesia, performed during the opening ceremony of the World Food Forum. This traditional dance celebrates the agricultural cycle and highlights its profound connection to sustainability and cultural heritage.
Youth Policy Board: Solutions in Action – Part 2
In this episode, Youth Policy Board members Marilena Bachmeier and George Platt, along with David Giles from the WFF Youth Team, discuss the Global Youth Action Plan 2025–2026, focusing on regional priorities and their vision for transforming agrifood systems.
Youth Policy Board: Solutions in Action – Part 1
In this episode, Youth Policy Board members Andile Mnguni, Joko Tri Rubiyanto, Mikayla Hyland-Wood, Mohammed A. Mahjoub and Nada Zammel discuss the Global Youth Action Plan 2025-2026, discussing regional priorities and their vision for transforming agrifood systems.
Healing Through Heritage
This episode explores how Indigenous artist and healer Pumehana connects ancestral wisdom with modern practices to inspire healing, sustainability and a renewed respect for the land.
Youth Power in Environmental Change
In this episode of Food for the Future, we explore the innovative research of the Young Scientist Group, featuring Ebba Engström, Ramoudane Orou Sannou and Sofia Cavalleri, as they tackle urgent challenges in sustainable agriculture and food systems through actionable insights and fresh approaches.
Right to Food
In this episode, we explore how Harlem Globetrotters Darnell ‘Speedy’ Artis and Arysia 'Ace' Porter are partnering with FAO to promote healthy diets, encourage mindful food choices and support global efforts to reduce food waste and enhance food security.
Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Food Future
In this episode, FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero Cullen and youth policy board member Chemora McKnee discuss empowering youth in shaping sustainable agrifood systems, the importance of ensuring food for present and future generations and strategies to amplify women's roles in agrifood systems.
Meet the World Food Forum: Innovation Lab
In this episode, we’re joined by Celeste, Head of the Innovation Lab, to explore how innovation is driving change in agrifood systems, empowering young professionals to develop creative solutions for a more sustainable and resilient food future.
Meet the World Food Forum: Education
In this episode, we are joined by Oisin Gill, the Head of the Education Program, who discusses how the program empowers young people to critically engage with agrifood systems and fosters a deeper understanding of their role in building a sustainable food future.
Meet the World Food Forum: Youth Assembly
In this episode, we’re joined by Javier Bravo, the head of the Youth Assembly, to explore how passionate young leaders are shaping the future of agrifood systems through collaboration, innovation, and meaningful engagement.
Meet the World Food Forum: Culture
In this episode, Lindsey Hook, Head of the Culture Program, explores the role of music, film, art, and gastronomy in connecting young people and driving agrifood system transformations, while sharing insights into the exciting cultural initiatives planned for this year's World Food Forum flagship event.
Meet the World Food Forum: Local Action
In this episode, Victor Muiru, Head of the Local Action Program, joins us to discuss how youth-driven efforts are making a real impact on agrifood systems through localized initiatives and community engagement, guided by the "Think Global, Act Local" philosophy.
Meet the World Food Forum
In this episode, WFF Global Coordinator Kazuki Kitaoka discusses youth engagement in agrifood systems and offers a preview of the 2024 flagship event.
WFF Young Scientists Group: Sustainable Agriculture Solutions
In this episode, we delve into the innovative research of Ram Neupane, Ayaz Shaikh, and Ambrogio Zanzi, who are tackling key challenges in sustainable agriculture, exploring the role of food science in transforming agrifood systems and examining the link between agriculture and climate change.
Get to Know the Transformative Research Challenge 2023 Finalists
In this episode, we delve into transformative ideas in agrifood systems with two remarkable finalists from the Transformative Research Challenge 2023, Lencho Megersa and Fatima A. Fordjour, who are pioneering innovative solutions to tackle pressing global challenges.
Youth and the Sustainable Development Goals
In this episode, we sit down with Franzo Elisa, an SDG Review Specialist, to discuss her impactful work in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Elisa shares her journey, insights on how young professionals can contribute to global sustainability and highlights key trends shaping the future of the SDGs.
Empowering Future Leaders
In this episode, we explore how young professionals like Dyas are shaping global food systems and sustainability through the UN's Young Professionals Programme (YPP) and share advice for aspiring UN leaders.
WFF Young Scientists Group: Nutrition
In this episode of Food for the Future, we explore the crucial role of nutrition in transforming global agrifood systems. Joined by Ana Luiza Domingos, Tarini Gupta and Isnawati Hidayah from the Young Scientists Group, we dive into their research and insights on how to enhance nutrition and tackle global challenges through science-based solutions.
The Drive to Make a Difference
This episode highlights a young professional’s experiences in the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, offering insights and advice for those passionate about combating climate change.
The Power of Bioenergy
This episode delves into the innovative world of bioenergy, with Sara, a young professional, discussing how it’s driving sustainability and revolutionizing our approach to global energy challenges.
World Forest Voices: Meet the COFO Champions! Part 2
Delve into the remarkable work of young COFO champions and how they are making a difference in their community.
Fashion Meets Sustainability
In this episode, we delve into the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and culture, featuring conversations with young professionals who are driving meaningful change in the industry.
World Forest Voices: Meet the COFO Champions! Part 1
Delve into the remarkable work of young COFO champions and how they are making a difference in their community.
Voices of Tomorrow
In this episode, we spotlight the passionate young interns at the World Food Forum and explore how they’re driving forward sustainable agrifood systems.
International Day of Potato
In this episode, we celebrate the first-ever International Day of Potato! Listen in about the origins of potatoes and how they have been a world-changing staple.
World Forest Voices: What to expect at COFO 27
Secretary of the Committee of Forestry (COFO), Ms. Malgorzata Buszko-Briggs, shares insights to what you can expect during the week-long COFO at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Let’s dive in!
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Millets, Healthy Diets, and Climate Change
In today’s episode, we ask the question: How can we make the food industry more sustainable while also manufacturing protein and nutrient-dense products that can replace animal products? Our guest Sujala Balaji’s answer to this? Millets! Sujala is the Founder and CEO of Rainfed Foods, a plant protein company creating next-generation plant-based alternatives. She is a certified food scientist with 15 years of experience in food innovation and product development, has taught in colleges and universities, and worked at start-ups and large multinational corporations in food manufacturing and research and development. In the interview, she tells us about her own journey of researching and developing plant-based alternatives and explains why millets as an underutilized crop are such a great option. (Fun Fact: The UN is celebrating 2023 as the International Year of Millets!)
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Adolescent Nutrition, Healthy Diets and Climate Change
In this episode, Surhabi Dogra shares her insights on adolescent nutrition, healthy diets, and how these are connected to climate change. Both through her academic experiences - Surhabi has completed a Master’s in Social Work in Public Health at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences - as well as her work as Youth Commissioner for the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing in India, she has a broad knowledge of issues in child and adolescent nutrition as well as experience of what that means for creating real-life solutions. Moreover, we dive into the dominant role that the ultra-processed food industry as well as social media advertisement play in this context.
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Food waste, Healthy Diets and Environmental Sustainability
Today’s episode deals with everything surrounding the issues of food waste, food loss and how these are connected to healthy diets and environmental sustainability. As an expert in this field and a Master of Arts in International Affairs, our guest Maya Metha explains these topics and discusses ways in which we can reduce food waste and promote healthy eating. Moreover, Maya tells us about the Social Gastronomy Movement, which she is a part of, its mission, and how it actively contributes to transforming our current food systems.
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Urban food Systems, Health, and Climate Change
In this episode, Christina and Valentina interview youth climate activist Raihana Farkhunda and dive into the interrelated topics of climate change, urban governance, and the role of youth in shaping urban food systems. Raihana shares insights on urban food systems in her home country Afghanistan and more specifically Kabul where she works as a volunteer in Greenway Society and works on youth projects with Kabul University students.
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Medicine, heathy diets and climate change
With the increased pollution caused by greenhouse gas emissions, environmental changes as well as changes in lifestyle, respiratory and hearing diseases are becoming more common. In this episode, otolaryngologist Prof. Lino Di Rienzo Businco and audiologist Dr. Pasquale Davide Longo explain to us the main causes of ear, nose, and throat diseases in adults and children and how climate change affects our health. Furthermore, we discuss the social and economic consequences of these diseases and talk about new technologies and strategies that could help medical professionals to make early diagnoses, prevent chronicity and stop the evolution of the diseases.
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Healthy diets, food security and gastronomy sustainability
In this episode, we are joined by Chef Rodrigo Pacheco from his restaurant in Ecuador. Rodrigo is the Chef & Founder of BocaValdivia, and he is also a UN FAO Goodwill Ambassador who works with young people to encourage them to take their health & that of the planet into their own hands. Rodrigo tells us about how he utilizes creative gastronomy as a tool to take action against climate change and redefines gastronomy and the role of a chef in that context while honoring Ecuador’s culture and history.
Call to Action
Josiane, Makanalani and Malachi continue their conversation at the World Food Forum about the Indigenous Youth Campaign and why it is meaningful.
Indigenous Peoples Food Systems are Game Changers
In this final episode, Josiane from the FAO Indigenous Peoples Unit meets Mariah Gladstone Blackfeet (Piikuni) and Cherokee (ᏣᎳᎩ) from the base of the Backbone of the World in the United States. She is the founder of "Indigikitchen", an online teaching tool dedicated to revitalizing traditional Native foods. Mariah, who joined the World Food Forum this week, discusses with Josiane how Indigenous Peoples' food systems are game changers and how they support biodiversity conservation.
Indigenous Youth Working Together for a Better Future
Today we meet Josiane from the FAO Indigenous Peoples Unit and Tecumseh Ceasar of the Matinecock Turkey clan, Montaukett, and Unkechaug Decent. Together they discuss the strong bond built with FAO throughout the years to push the voices of the Indigenous Youth forward.
This Campaign is Our Vision
Josiane from the Indigenous Peoples Unit in FAO meets up with Makanalani Malia Gomes, Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and Filipina, the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus co-chair and Malachi Johnson, a Gooreng Gooreng Traditional Owner from the Great Barrier Reef and also a member of the Indigenous Youth Caucus. Malachi is Gooreng Gooreng and South Sea Island, descendant from Port Curtis and Coral Coast region on the Great Barrier Reef. The three of them explored the subject of Indigenous Youth and Peoples' knowledge and food system and talked about the Indigenous Youth Campaign launch this week at the World Food Forum.
Decolonizing Your Diet for a Better Food Future
In this episode, Sara talks with Amaeze Madukah, registered dietician, Founder of the health Consultancy Life's Recipe, and co-Founder of the Diverse Nutrition Association. They discuss utilizing a Health At Every Size framework, the history of colonization in the food supply, and give examples of diverse healthy meals. Join us!
Empowering Youth for Peace
In this episode, Lindsey interviews Katarina Polomska, an inspiring youth leader dedicated to youth taking a leading role in policy making toward peace and more.
Peruvian food... for the future
In this episode, Lindsey interviews one of Peru’s most influential food figures, Malena Martinez of Mater Iniciativa about biodiversity, global demand and personal food memories.
Public Health and the Food System 101
In this episode, Sara talks with Sarah Reinhardt, Senior Analyst for Food Systems and Health at the Union of Concerned Scientists to serve up a crash course on the intersection of Public Health and the Food System.
School Gardens: Education of the Future
In this episode, Lindsey chats with Ana Laura Paiva, urban gardner from Home Grown Gardens LA in Los Angeles, CA about the connection between school gardens and education. She also shares some tips about what listeners can do at home or at local schools to start gardens!
Undoing Racism in the Food System
In this episode, Sara talks with anti-racist historian and educator David Billings about the importance of dismantling racism if we hope to build a more sustainable food system.
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