Educators
Network
Welcome to the WFF Educators Network – a dynamic space where educators come together to discuss pressing challenges in agrifood systems transformation. As the world faces climate change, biodiversity loss and food insecurity, educators are key to shaping a sustainable future. The Network is a locally rooted, globally connected community of practice and reference body for agrifood education – co-creating modular resources and engaging educators in youth-led policy spaces, in support of the WFF Youth Initiative and FAO.
Our network brings together a culturally, regionally and gender diverse group of formal and non-formal educators. Together, we inspire the next generation to become agents of change in agrifood systems.Are you an educator interested in agrifood systems education? Join the Educators Network now!
Pillar 1: Modular Educational Resource Development
The WFF Educators Network implements a modular resource development model through a standardized five-phase process, coordinated by the WFF Youth Education Programme and implemented through regional subgroups:
Pillar 2: Networking Strengthening – the WFF GTAN Educators Community
The WFF Youth Education Programme partners with the Global Teach Ag Network (GTAN), an international professional learning and community network and organization for educators focused on global agriculture and food security.
Through this collaboration, all Network members are invited to participate in the WFF GTAN online discussion platform – featuring weekly prompts, thematic and regional channels, documentation of discussions and repositories of developed resources. Regional subgroups actively moderate their channels, keeping engagement alive well beyond live sessions.
Pillar 3: Educators' Policy Engagement
The WFF Educators Network creates structured opportunities for educators to contribute to youth-led agrifood policy processes – bringing classroom experience, community realities and pedagogical expertise into the World Food Forum Youth Assembly and its thematic consultations. Educators support Thematic Youth Assembly sessions linked to global priorities such as climate change, biodiversity and desertification.
In doing so, they contribute education perspectives to policy dialogues, help interpret youth-identified capacity gaps, advise on learning approaches and training needs and support the translation of consultation outcomes into future capacity development pathways.
This pillar is built on a two-way exchange: educators strengthen the educational recommendations of youth policy discussions, while insights emerging from Youth Assembly consultations feed back into the Network’s education programming and resource development.
Teachers Labs
The Teachers Labs support the educators’ community of practice, providing educators an opportunity to explore new horizons in agrifood systems education and competency-based teaching. This network aims to foster collaboration and ignite partnerships where teaching becomes a journey of discovery in agrifood systems transformations.
Teachers Labs are interactive training sessions, led by agrifood systems experts in collaboration with FAO and partners. Each lab offers a wealth of insights and resources to enhance your teaching practice; from incorporating innovative methodologies into your curriculum, to spearheading community engagement projects, the labs empower educators to shape the future of education.
Join us throughout our Teachers Labs series and discover how you can contribute to the transformation of our agrifood systems. Together, let us redefine the boundaries of education and empower the next generation of learners to become positive agents of change for agrifood systems transformation!
Network Meetings
The network meetings provide educators with support in project development and community activities, as well as an open space to share community insights. Network meetings serve as an inclusive space for educators to communicate and share teaching methods, research, updates and progress of ongoing projects.
By exchanging insights on effective methods, staying informed on relevant topics and updating each other on project progress, the Educators Network promotes new ways of educating future generations. The aim is to facilitate a community of practice for agrifood systems education through a culture of learning, collaboration and innovative thinking.
Do you want to take part in these meetings? Join the Educators Network now!
Discussion Space
The discussion space is a vital component of the network, that provides a dedicated platform for educators to engage in meaningful dialogue about critical issues in agrifood systems education. The space is regularly refreshed with new prompts and updates to foster ongoing discussion and keep educators informed about the latest developments and challenges in the field.
By fostering an environment where educators can share experiences, challenges and innovative solutions, the discussion space aims to enhance collective understanding and develop collaborative approaches to the complex problems that agrifood systems face today.
Engaging educators from diverse backgrounds and regions ensures a rich exchange of perspectives and ideas, which is essential for developing effective, context-specific educational strategies.
Would you like to take part in our discussion space? Join the Educators Network now!
Educators' Resources
The Educators Network resources are collaboratively developed by educators. These resources may include lesson plans, projects, activities and initiatives tailored to local realities, designed for educators interested in delivering agrifood systems education.
Formal and non-formal educators will work together to build this resource repository, ensuring it is organic, cohesive and consistent. Involving educators in resource development allows them to contribute their expertise and creativity to the field of agrifood systems education. It also provides a platform for professional growth, enabling educators to enhance their knowledge, skills and networks within the community.
The World Food Forum Youth Education Programme has created a document inviting educators to share ideas and elements they would like to collaborate on with other network members.
Join this collaborative effort to create high-quality educational materials that address the unique needs of our community!
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