Hub Director @StefanosFotiou at #YLPfoodsystems workshop for #AsiaPacific : 'To drive #FoodSystems transformation, understanding vested interests & methods to boost institutional change is crucial.' Preparing young leaders to spearhead sustainable solutions. πΎποΈ
At the #YLPfoodsystems workshop in Bangkok, participants delved into the role of data and evidence in addressing current #FoodSystems challenges. Through collaborative discussions, they reflected on the root causes of unsustainable practices in the region. πΎπ€
At the #YLPfoodsystems workshop, Sridhar Dharmapuri from FAO Asia Pacific highlights that 14% of the world's food, valued at $400 billion, is lost annually before reaching stores, with another 17% wasted by retail and consumers. This could feed 1.26 billion people each year. πΎποΈ
Martin Hoppe from Bundesentwicklungsministerium, donor of the #YLPfoodsystems program, expressed commitment to hearing from our youth participants: 'We donβt want to lose sight of reality, we want to learn from you.' He encouraged young minds to speak up and impact global food policies. π£οΈπ
Hub Director @StefanosFotiou at #YLPfoodsystems workshop: 'For #FoodSystems transformation, we need a clear process complemented by new ideas π‘, youth activism π€, and corporate accountability πΌ, aiming for institutional change in both public and private sectors.'
π Join us in building resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems for generations to come! #FoodSystemsLeadership #YouthEmpowerment #Sustainability π
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ππΎParticipants from the Accra Food system leadership workshop now equipped to design collective visions, implement initiatives, and communicate evidence-based solutions.π #FoodSystemsLeadership #YouthEmpowerment #Sustainability #YLPfoodsystems #SystemsThinking π
#YLPfoodsystems learning how to think like a system and act like an entrepreneur UN Food Systems Coordination Hub FAO in Africa African Union AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africaβs Food Systems. AfCFTA Policy Network (APN Group) ANU Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions International Fund for Agricultural Development African Food Fellowship Andydotcom Radio Univers 105.7FM
As a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the United Nations Food Systems (UNFSS) Coordination Hub, it was really exciting to give the Keynote at the first Youth Leadership Program workshop in Accra. π± #YLPfoodsystems #SystemsThinking
Welcome to Africa's next food systems leaders!
A group of young people from across Africa are in Accra this week for the Youth Leadership Program by the UN UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Hub & Wageningen U&R.
FAOAfricaADG Abebe Haile-Gabriel gave the opening remarks.
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FAO's Abebe Haile-Gabriel's message to the next generation of food systems leaders at today's Youth Leadership Program opening session in Accra:
We owe it to future generations to nurture the next agrifood leaders.
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#YLPfoodsystems with UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Hub & Wageningen U&R
Scenario Analysis with a view of enhancing sustainable finance. This deep-dive at #YLPfoodsystems program is meant to give participants practical skills to contribute to food systems transformation. UN Food Systems Coordination Hub FAO in Ghana FAO in Africa @FAO African Food Fellowship AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africaβs Food Systems. Ibrahim Mayaki
.UN Food Systems Coordination Hub I am glad to see Ms Priscilla sharing her thoughts. I can attest to her commitment to engage young people in food systems transformation. As a Global food systems Youth leader in Kenya, I am happy to share that she is engaging us in Kenya @YLPfoodsystems. Food and Agriculture Organization World Food Programme
Good morning from Accra! It is morning, and I have been nudged to have Rice Porridge! A mixture of rice, milk and Nuts. Such cultural learning is part of the collective intelligence that we have been learning at #YLPfoodsystems . UN Food Systems Coordination Hub FAO in Africa @FAO Radio Univers 105.7FM
At #YLPfoodsystems , Kaosar Afsana from our Scientific Advisory Committee emphasizes the need for #SystemsThinking to tackle #FoodSystems complexities. 'To accelerate transformations, we must recognize interconnectedness & understand system dynamics. Youth engagement is vital.'π‘
Meet the next generation of agrifood systems leaders in Africa!
This cohort is taking part in the Youth Leadership Program for Food Systems, organised by the UN UN Food Systems Coordination Hub Hub with Wageningen U&R and supported by Bundesentwicklungsministerium.
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Fantastic to be in Bangkok this week for the launch of the Asia-Pacific #Youth #Leadership Program ππΌππΌ
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