Food for the Future
The World Food Forum delivers stories about agrifood systems, climate change and all its moving parts in this youth-led podcast. Learn more about the World Food Forum: https://linktr.ee/worldfoodforum
Episodes
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 engagement and traditional knowledge a...
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.
In this episode, produced by Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), we feature finalists from the WFF Startup Innovation Awards — a global competition spotlighting tech-driven agrifood solutions.
We speak with Miraal Kabir and Martin Turuta, co-founders of Safi, a Canadian-Rwandan startup using IoT to make milk safer and more accessible. As winners of the Digital Innovation in Food Processing Award, they share their mission, impact, and jou...
This episode of ‘Nutrition in Less Than 5 Minutes’ highlights lentils as a nutritious, affordable and sustainable food supporting healthy diets and agrifood systems.
In this episode, we sit down with June Syowia to explore how girls and young women can lead inclusive digital transformation, break down long-standing barriers in the tech world and shape a future where ICT is more accessible, equitable and empowering for all.
In this episode we’re joined by Professor Longbao Wei to explore how cutting-edge innovation, youth-led entrepreneurship and international collaboration are shaping the future of our agrifood systems. From the vision behind the Global AgriInno Challenge to real-world solutions driving sustainable change, this conversation dives into the power of partnership and innovation in building a more resilient, inclusive and food-secure worl...
In this episode, Andrea Albanese discusses the pivotal role of African youth in transforming agrifood systems, advocating for sustainable development, and fostering intergenerational dialogue to shape Africa’s future.
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In this episode, Thanawat Tiensin, Director of FAO’s Animal Production and Health Division, explores how empowering youth and women in the livestock sector can drive sustainable practices, foster innovation, and create a more inclusive industry for the future.
In this episode, we welcome Sofia Cavalleri, member of the Youth Scientist Group and co-owner of RistoLab, to explore how sustainability, biodiversity, and slow living shape her innovative culinary experiences. From the "Taste Buds Reactivation Station" at last year’s World Food Forum to incorporating local biodiversity and promoting communal gardening, Sofia shares how RistoLab is redefining the future of food.
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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Rosemary Ostfeld, founder of Healthy PlanEat, about the power of local food systems, sustainable agriculture and how young people can lead the charge for a more sustainable future.
In this episode, we are joined by Taye Balogun, a film director and educator, to discuss the power of film and storytelling in advocating for social change. Taye shares insights on how films can serve as a transformative tool in shaping perceptions and inspiring action to transform agrifood systems.
In this episode, we celebrate International Women’s Day with Borrello Martina, Alegi Emma, EtienneBrunon Clementine, Speciale Marta and Ntara Eva, as they share their insights on empowering women and girls, breaking systemic barriers, and driving positive change in gender equality, sustainable development and youth leadership.
This episode explores the power of music in driving change, featuring the creation of the 2024 World Food Forum anthem "Sow Seeds, Grow Dreams", performed by Nouran AbuTaleb and its role in inspiring global collaboration for a sustainable future.
In this episode, we chat with Youth Food Lab 2024 finalists George Lugonzo, Muhammad Farhan Ghazy, Alba Ochando Martínez, Manasi Nachankar, Kevin Bajracharya, Stephen Musau, Marta Cerdá Bernabé, George Kidega and Belinda Omino about their groundbreaking innovations, their journey through the Youth Food Lab 2024 and how they’re shaping the future of agrifood systems.
In this episode, we explore the role of young women in farming with Sophie Bell. She shares how sustainability, social media and innovation are shaping the future of agriculture and how young women are breaking barriers in the industry.
In this episode we dive into the role of the Mediterranean Youth Task Force in engaging young professionals in forest conservation. Our guests,Leila Rossa Mouawad, Yara El Turk, Helen Conesa, Satia Ras and Dante Bertocci, discuss how communication strategies, art, rural initiatives and sustainable food practices can help protect Mediterranean forests.
In this episode we will explore how Alfred Lotus bridges tradition, culture and sustainability through the art and practice of Indigenous cuisine.
In this episode, we celebrate the International Day of Education with Judith Aguilar Castellanos and Kevin Tchouaga, showcasing the power of education to transform agrifood systems and build a sustainable future.
In this episode, we explore how Sorina Gajewski’s documentary First Taste highlights the power of innovation and resilience in addressing global challenges, focusing on the journey of local communities in Guinea.
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