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WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter advances youth dialogue on the right to food
WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter advances youth dialogue on the right to food
21/04/2026

The WFF Switzerland Youth Chapter organized a hybrid event in Geneva focused on advancing understanding of the right to food and strengthening youth...

Global Summit in Lyon spotlights youth leadership in One Health
Global Summit in Lyon spotlights youth leadership in One Health
21/04/2026

The WFF Youth Initiative along with FAO participated in the One Health Summit in Lyon, France. The event convened Heads of State and government, alongside...

World Food Forum Africa: Tapping the continent’s greatest asset, people, to drive sustainable agrifood transformation
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World Food Forum Africa: Tapping the continent’s greatest asset, people, to drive sustainable agrifood transformation
17/04/2026

At the first-ever World Food Forum Africa, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu highlighted Africa’s rapidly growing youth and women population as a critical...

FAO Interactive Zone highlights innovation, youth and cooperation at Regional Conference
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FAO Interactive Zone highlights innovation, youth and cooperation at Regional Conference
17/04/2026

Inspired by the World Food Forum (WFF), the initiative showcased solutions, technologies and experiences aimed at transforming agrifood systems in Latin...

Call for Case Studies: Youth engagement in climate-induced loss and damage in agrifood systems
Call for Case Studies: Youth engagement in climate-induced loss and damage in agrifood systems
08/04/2026

The WFF Youth Initiative, in collaboration with the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment at FAO, is calling for case studies from...

Asia-Pacific Food Forum
Asia-Pacific Food Forum
06/04/2026

The Asia-Pacific Food Forum convened by FAO is a regional platform to accelerate agrifood systems transformation through investment, science and innovation,...

Participate in the WFF Youth Assembly's global survey and share your perspective on rangelands and pastoralists
Participate in the WFF Youth Assembly's global survey and share your perspective on rangelands and pastoralists
31/03/2026

The WFF Youth Assembly has launched a global survey to capture the perspectives, priorities and experiences of young pastoralists and youth working...

WFF Argentina Youth Chapter participates in Expoagro 2026 to strengthen youth engagement in agrifood systems
WFF Argentina Youth Chapter participates in Expoagro 2026 to strengthen youth engagement in agrifood systems
31/03/2026

The WFF Argentina Youth Chapter participated in Expoagro 2026, one of the leading agribusiness exhibitions in the country, contributing to activities...

WFF Guatemala Youth Chapter: Celebrating national launch,  linking global momentum to local action
WFF Guatemala Youth Chapter: Celebrating national launch, linking global momentum to local action
31/03/2026

The national launch of the WFF Guatemala Youth Chapter was celebrated, bringing together young leaders, government institutions and international partners...

WFF Spain Youth Chapter contributes to improving food quality and promoting healthier lifestyles in universities
WFF Spain Youth Chapter contributes to improving food quality and promoting healthier lifestyles in universities
31/03/2026

The WFF Spain Youth Chapter took part in the Escuela de Activismo Basoa organized by Justica Alimentari in Bilbao, Spain, which brought together...

WFF Türkiye Youth Chapter engages in community dialogue on women farmers and rural development
WFF Türkiye Youth Chapter engages in community dialogue on women farmers and rural development
30/03/2026

The WFF Türkiye Youth Chapter took part in the “Women farmers meeting for a sustainable future”, which provided a platform for dialogue on the role...

WFF Costa Rica Youth Chapter joins national workshop to strengthen dialogue on nutrition and sustainable agrifood systems
WFF Costa Rica Youth Chapter joins national workshop to strengthen dialogue on nutrition and sustainable agrifood systems
19/03/2026

The WFF Costa Rica Youth Chapter participated in the Second National Workshop for the structuring of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Civil Society...

The WFF Youth Food Lab has officially launched in Perú
The WFF Youth Food Lab has officially launched in Peru
05/03/2026

The WFF Peru Youth Chapter and the FAO Country Office in Peru launched the local Youth Food Lab (YFL), marking its first national implementation in...

WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter Youth Innovation Challenge
WFF Indonesia Youth Chapter holds Youth Innovation Challenge
17/02/2026

The World Food Forum Indonesia Youth Chapter successfully organized the Youth Innovation Challenge, a national competition designed to empower young...