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Youth Policy Board

The Youth Policy Board (YPB) ensures that the Youth Assembly remains truly youth-led.  This independent group of changemakers, selected by young people, provides strategic direction for the WFF's Youth Initiative’s policy-related activities. This year the cohort has 34 young leaders.

Representing diverse regions and backgrounds, YPB members shape youth policy positions and recommendations on critical agrifood issues. They lead regional initiatives and advocate for youth voices at global policy fora. Their work spans key topics including biodiversity conservation, climate-resilient agrifood systems, sustainable land and water management, bioeconomy, desertification, forestry, livestock, fisheries, aquaculture, nutrition and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).

YPB members play a pivotal role in developing policy recommendations for the WFF, informed by inclusive global and regional consultations. These recommendations are compiled into policy compendia, guiding year-round youth-led advocacy efforts.

We are excited to welcome the 2024-2025 cohort of young leaders, who will drive meaningful change in agrifood systems. Stay tuned for updates on their initiatives and impact.

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Listen to the Members of the YPB

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.

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.

News

Empowering young women in agrifood systems: Insights from the WFF Youth Initiative at CSW69
25/03/2025

The World Food Forum (WFF)'s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative), in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Italy and Indonesia...

The WFF Youth Assembly launches a call for inputs: Leveraging the SDGs to empower young women in agrifood systems
17/03/2025

The World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Assembly is calling on young leaders, student networks, NGOs, WFF National Youth Chapters and all youth-led platforms...

Empowering youth for a resilient food future
Empowering youth for a resilient food future: WFF Youth Assembly regional consultations
14/03/2025

In preparation for the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), the World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Assembly, in partnership with the...

WFF side event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women: Empowering young women in agrifood systems
04/03/2025

As part of CSW69, the World Food Forum’s (WFF) Global Youth Action Initiative will host a side event titled "From Learning to Leading: Youth Perspectives...