World Food Forum

In this episode, Catherine Mloza Banda, a member of the WFF Young Scientists Group, sheds light on the invisible contributions of young women in agrifood systems and why recognition is key to empowerment. Tune in to learn how communication, inclusion, and opportunity can help shape a more equitable and resilient future. 

In this episode, we speak with representatives of Mama4Planet about the vital role women play in transforming agrifood systems and building more sustainable communities. We explore the challenges women face when driving change, how mothers act as everyday leaders through their knowledge and decision-making, and the mindset needed to overcome obstacles. The conversation also highlights the vision a...

In this episode, Grace Tiwari, a member of the WFF Young Scientists Group, explores how young people are leading climate-resilient agriculture and driving environmental change through innovation. Discover how youth are combining traditional knowledge and science to build more sustainable agrifood systems. 

In this episode, Leila Rossa Mouawad, a member of the Mediterranean Youth Task Force, shares her journey as a young forester working at the intersection of environmental sustainability and gender equality. Tune in to explore how youth voices and women’s leadership are shaping more resilient and inclusive forest and agrifood systems in the Mediterranean region. 

In this episode, we are joined by Chiara Cresta, a member of the Young Scientists Group, to explore how biodiversity shapes our diets and supports more sustainable agrifood systems. We discuss how these connections influence what we eat and why they matter for both people and the planet.

In this episode, we speak with young beekeeper Francesca about bees, biodiversity and beekeeping traditions and what it means to carry forward traditional knowledge as a young woman in the field. Marking the theme “Bee Together for People and the Planet”, we explore how beekeeping connects past and future through respect for nature, sustainability and innovation.

In this episode, we speak with Aditya Korekallu Srinivasa from the WFF Young Scientists Group about Better Production, exploring how youth-led innovation, collaboration and policy can drive more sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.

In this episode, we go back to October 2025, bringing together Youth Policy Board members Riham Helmy,   Bochola Sara Arero and Alexandros Tataridas to explore how youth are driving action across climate change, land degradation and biodiversity and shaping the future of global policy.

In this episode, we speak with Abby Hill, William McManiman, and Chevaughn Brown, members of the Youth Policy Board, about how youth engagement is being integrated into global policy processes and contributing to more inclusive and forward-looking agrifood systems.

In this episode we speak with Youth Policy Board members Feyisayo Akande, Sarah Kohane and Elif Menderes about their journey, key achievements on the Global Youth Action Plan, and how young people can get involved in shaping a more sustainable food future.

In this episode we speak with Youth Policy Board member Gabriel Adami, Maria Jose Cervantes Calderon, Sara Kate Smith and Jieru Shi, about their journey, key achievements on the Global Youth Action Plan and how young people can get involved in shaping a more sustainable food future.   

In this episode we speak with Youth Policy Board members Nada Zamel and Raanita Krishnawoorthy about their journey, key achievements on the Global Youth Action Plan, and how young people can get involved in shaping a more sustainable food future.

In this episode of Youth in Action , we speak with Mattia Moleri about how food heritage, culture and everyday choices can contribute to more sustainable agrifood systems. Through the Science and Innovation Forum, he also joined sessions organized by the FAO Office of Innovation, sharing how reconnecting with tradition can inspire more sustainable innovation. 

In this episode of Youth in Action , we speak with Marco Tonci Ottieri from Small Giants about rethinking protein and building more sustainable food systems. From crickets to yeast to mussels, Small Giants is turning unconventional ingredients into planet-positive foods while respecting taste and tradition. 

In this episode of Stories from the Field, celebrating World Pulses Day, we explore how pigeon pea and Integrated Food and Energy Systems are supporting rural women in Malawi to improve food security, access cooking fuel and protect surrounding forests. We speak with Teodardo Calles, Annabelle Buhrow and Cynthia Mahata about the power of pulses and locally adapted solutions for resilient livelihoo...

In this episode, Lizet Mejía, co-founder of Qinti Perú, highlights how Indigenous youth and ancestral Andean traditions are restoring forests in the Peruvian Highlands.

In this Youth in Action episode, we welcome Leon Wiesner, host of the EnviroEducate Podcast, to reflect on youth-led initiatives in sustainability and explore how young people can contribute to the transformation of agrifood systems.

In this episode of Her Story, Davide Agretto and Carolina Lizarralde discuss how women educators are transforming agrifood systems, inspiring future leaders and driving sustainable change.

In this episode of Youth in Action, we highlight the critical role of youth in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and protecting the health of people, animals, crops and the environment. Our guests Vladimir Mijatovic, Rosie Clear Hill, Emmanuel Kabali and Rosaida Dolce, discuss the global significance of AMR and the actions young people can take, from sustainable farming to community engage...

In this episode, we delve into the dynamic intersection of science, innovation and youth leadership as catalysts for building resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems. Joining us are Beth Crawford, FAO’s Assistant Director-General and Chief Scientist ad interim and Vincent Martin, Director of FAO’s Office of Innovation, along with Ana Maria Bertolini and Nicolas Gholam, members of the...

In this episode, we celebrate World Youth Skills Day by exploring how AI and digital skills empower young people to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future. You'll hear from Valentina Poveda Perez from the WFF Education Programme, Manuel Anta from FAO’s Office of Youth and Women, Selina Mainali from the Agrifood Leadership Programme and Nicholas Adegbe, a youth advocate and winner of th...

In this episode, listeners will learn about the upcoming launch of the Youth Recommendation Paper on Young Women’s Empowerment, set to be presented at the High-Level Political Forum in New York. Joining the conversation are Rabi Raut, David Giles, and Martina Borrello, experts in youth policy and gender equality, who discuss the paper’s key messages, the significance of the launch, and how young p...

In this episode, we explore how perennial crops, forest-based practices and traditional knowledge can drive the shift toward more sustainable and resilient agrifood systems, with writer and food advocate Elspeth Hay.

In celebration of the International Day of the Potato, this episode explores the vital role of potatoes in food security, nutrition and climate resilience. Yurdi Yasmi, Director of FAO’s Plant Production and Protection Division, shares insights on the crop’s global importance. We are also joined by sustainable cropping systems specialists Laura Pérez Silva and Elena Nera, who discuss how youth eng...

In this episode, we talk with The Family Shoveller Band about how their music blends ancestral knowledge, storytelling and rock to celebrate Indigenous culture and community.