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.

The WSIS Prizes, announced May 28, 2024, in Geneva, recognized innovative technological approaches from 18 countries supporting sustainable development. ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin

The WSIS Prizes, announced May 28, 2024, in Geneva, recognized innovative technological approaches from 18 countries supporting sustainable development. ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin highlighted these solutions as vital for advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and bridging the digital divide.

Digitalization is crucial for the cultural heritage sector to engage citizens, yet traditional education often lacks inclusive, learner-centric approaches vital for accessibility and achieving SDGs. The Erasmus+ "Young ArcHers" project addresses this by empowering educators to create inclusive, accessible digital storytelling using cultural heritage. It helps diverse students discover and protect local heritage through technology. Learn more at youngarchers.eu.

Raina Maiga, 16, an asylum seeker, ensures youth voices influence policy, driven by her experience of powerlessness. As Executive Director of Confront the Climate Crisis, an Indiana youth

Raina Maiga, 16, an asylum seeker, ensures youth voices influence policy, driven by her experience of powerlessness. As Executive Director of Confront the Climate Crisis, an Indiana youth environmental organization, she leads legislative efforts.

Under Maiga, the group co-wrote and lobbied for two state bills (2022-2023) creating a climate solutions task force. They also held Statehouse events, educating youth and fostering legislator discussions. Maiga secured $20,000 yearly grants, removing financial barriers for student attendance.

Though state bills didn't pass, Confront the Climate Crisis now helps students enact local climate resolutions with city councils, adding to ten youth-written resolutions in Indiana, advocated for with Earth Charter Indiana.

Frustrated by the inaccessibility of climate action for young people, Vishruth Dinesh founded The Green Therapy in late 2022. At eight, he realized options like EVs or voting were out of reach for

Frustrated by the inaccessibility of climate action for young people, Vishruth Dinesh founded The Green Therapy in late 2022. At eight, he realized options like EVs or voting were out of reach for youth, making effective environmentalism seem a privilege. His grassroots organization aims to anchor young people in the climate movement.

The Green Therapy empowers youth through sustainable gardening, which reduces waste, preserves biodiversity, and combats pollution affordably. It partners with 14 San Francisco Bay Area schools, establishing environmental courses and garden programs. These initiatives equip students with practical skills to protect the planet, fostering a lasting connection to nature and building a growing school garden network.

Mammals aren't the only animals feeding their young with bodily secretions. Caecilians, limbless tropical amphibians, have species whose young are born with teeth and feed on their mothers’

Mammals aren't the only animals feeding their young with bodily secretions. Caecilians, limbless tropical amphibians, have species whose young are born with teeth and feed on their mothers’ skin. These egg-hatched youngsters can also prompt their mothers to eject a high-fat, high-protein substance from their cloacae by making specific clicking noises.

This fascinating discovery highlights the incredible diversity of life. The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species through science, law, and creative media. Learn more about this finding and the Center's mission: Nature Article | Center for Biological Diversity