YM20 - Youth-Led, Regionally Rooted: Nourishing the Future of the Near East and North Africa.

 

 On Friday, October 16th, 2026 at 11:30 AM (Rome time) in The Sheikh Zayed Centre at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarter. in Rome, Italy will be held the "YM20 - Youth-Led, Regionally Rooted: Nourishing the Future of the Near East and North Africa" is an official session of the 2026 World Food Forum Agenda.The session addresses the critical need to engage young people in transforming agricultural systems across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. This geographical area faces prominent challenges, including high youth unemployment rates that often exceed 25%. By focusing on youth-led and regionally rooted initiatives, the event explores how the region's underutilised youth population can leverage innovation, agripreneurship, and sustainable technologies to build more resilient and nutritious food systems. It aligns with ongoing efforts by organizations like the FAO Near East and North Africa division to foster youth inclusion in forestry, rangeland management, and agricultural value chains.



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