Welcome to Episode 1 of the Youth Unmoderated Podcast: "The Future of Agriculture: Youth, Innovation and Technology." Join Femi and Jerry as they explore how young people are transforming

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Youth Unmoderated Podcast: "The Future of Agriculture: Youth, Innovation and Technology." Join Femi and Jerry as they explore how young people are transforming agriculture through innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and digital solutions. Discover their critical role in building sustainable agrifood systems across Africa and beyond.

Don't miss this conversation unpacking challenges, opportunities, and bold ideas driving the next generation of agriculture. Be sure to [subscribe](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN) for more episodes from the Youth Unmoderated Podcast series.

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Join the FAO Virtual Career Fair 2026 to connect with young professionals and experts dedicated to ending hunger and transforming agrifood systems worldwide. This impactful event takes place on 28

Join the FAO Virtual Career Fair 2026 to connect with young professionals and experts dedicated to ending hunger and transforming agrifood systems worldwide. This impactful event takes place on 28 April, from 09:00 to 17:00 (CEST).

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Zebulun Otaigbe Ojo, Head of the IFSA Sub-Commission to FAO, highlights the transformative impact of the FAO elearning Academy. Its free, multilingual, and

Zebulun Otaigbe Ojo, Head of the IFSA Sub-Commission to FAO, highlights the transformative impact of the FAO elearning Academy. Its free, multilingual, and certified courses provide high-level knowledge in forest management, climate change, and bioeconomy to students worldwide, regardless of location.

Programs like the National Forest Inventory and Institutionalization of Forest Data strengthen technical skills, support research, and enhance career development. The Academy ensures equal access to education, preparing the next generation of leaders for sustainable forest restoration and environmental stewardship.

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Theophilus Delali Dumenyo, a Young Forest Champion from Ghana, credits the FAO elearning Academy for significantly enhancing his technical knowledge in

Theophilus Delali Dumenyo, a Young Forest Champion from Ghana, credits the FAO elearning Academy for significantly enhancing his technical knowledge in forest monitoring and biodiversity conservation. The digital badges he earned strengthened his professional profile, opened opportunities for partnerships with NGOs, and supported his work empowering smallholder farmers.

He highlights the global importance of free, accessible learning for young professionals. Learn more at the FAO website, subscribe on YouTube, or follow FAO on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo.

Earth Guardians' Indigenous Youth Initiative trains young Indigenous leaders from across Turtle Island. This Native-led, nature-immersed program focuses on Traditional Ecological Knowledge,

Earth Guardians' Indigenous Youth Initiative trains young Indigenous leaders from across Turtle Island. This Native-led, nature-immersed program focuses on Traditional Ecological Knowledge, movement-building media, and climate justice organizing. Participants develop campaigns to defend their communities' lands, waters, and people, fostering relationships for the movement's future.

Established seven years ago by young water protectors after the NoDAPL movement, the initiative maintains a radical, grassroots approach. This year features two sessions (June & October) for Indigenous youth (18-30) in the Mid-Atlantic region (MD, VA, DC, DE, PA, WV). Learn more: https://www.earthguardians.org/indigenous-youth-initiative

The Youth Forum will convene young people from across the region to foster dialogue, build capacity, and acquire knowledge. This initiative aims to empower them and strengthen their networks,

The Youth Forum will convene young people from across the region to foster dialogue, build capacity, and acquire knowledge. This initiative aims to empower them and strengthen their networks, particularly concerning agrifood systems.

Participants will develop a Regional Declaration, articulating their proposals and demands. This document will be instrumental in conveying youth voices and priorities to the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) and other critical decision-making platforms.

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The Youth Forum unites young people from across the region for dialogue, capacity building, and knowledge acquisition. Its aim is to empower them and strengthen their networks, leading to the

The Youth Forum unites young people from across the region for dialogue, capacity building, and knowledge acquisition. Its aim is to empower them and strengthen their networks, leading to the drafting of a Regional Declaration.

This Declaration, containing youth proposals and demands, will serve as a crucial tool to bring their voices to the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) and other agrifood system decision-making spaces.

More information: Youth Forum Details
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Tiffany Marcelle notes that while youth are increasingly invited into environmental and food policy discussions, their participation often lacks meaning. She highlights that young people

Tiffany Marcelle notes that while youth are increasingly invited into environmental and food policy discussions, their participation often lacks meaning. She highlights that young people frequently lack necessary training and warns against tokenism. The focus must shift to equipping youth with skills, support, and genuine influence to contribute effectively to policy processes.

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Nicolás Jacquet advocates for legislative reform to better integrate youth into agrifood systems. He emphasizes educating young people on cooperatives' value and reducing bureaucratic barriers to

Nicolás Jacquet advocates for legislative reform to better integrate youth into agrifood systems. He emphasizes educating young people on cooperatives' value and reducing bureaucratic barriers to their formation. Jacquet also calls for supportive, development-oriented laws to help youth launch and sustain agrifood businesses.

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Lily YangLiu began activism at age 10, recognizing by 13 that youth voices were often tokenized. This sparked her commitment to inclusive political and environmental decision-making. She now leads

Lily YangLiu began activism at age 10, recognizing by 13 that youth voices were often tokenized. This sparked her commitment to inclusive political and environmental decision-making. She now leads K–12 Climate Literacy, developing early climate education for BC schools, and the Katija Hyoungjoo Neuber Institute, organizing youth delegations to the UN, IMF, and World Bank.

Her advocacy extends to YOUNGO, supporting 10,000 young climate advocates, and roles with Children First Canada and Youth Climate Corps BC. Named a Top 25 Woman of Influence in Canada, YangLiu believes "activism isn’t about noise; it’s about care, appreciation, and building inclusive communities," a principle guiding her work.