FutureFoodMakers

👉 Our 2023 Menu for Change Evaluation Report is now live 👈 In 2021, we published our original #MenuForChange - outlining 6 calls to action towards a more healthy, sustainable, and equitable EU food system 🌍 Today - we publish our #2023 annual evaluation report, detailing how the EU food system measured up against these 6-calls to action during the past year. Need a refresher on our original #MenuForChange? Read the report here https://lnkd.in/eqpt4DnC Thanks to EIT Food, our graphic designer Alexandra P. Grisanti, and all the FutureFoodMakers for their hard work in making this report possible. Let us know what you think in the comments below 👇 Sasha Cohen Ioannides Júlia Montoliu Boneu Charlotte Viale Carlos Navarrete-Llamas María Etessam Álvaro Bella Boersma Alice Terpereau Lucy Whittaker Gordon Gausmann #FutureFoodMakers #MenuForChange #EITFood #EUFoodSystem #GenerationZ

Following the success of our Green Careers Fair, we're hosting a second session! ✌️2️⃣ Join us for a special online edition featuring global sustainability leaders from UNDP, UNFCCC, AWORLD, IULM, University of Ferrara, and Earth Day 🌱🌍 Building on the insights from Session 1, discover new perspectives on: 💡 International sustainability careers 🔍 NGO & academic pathways 🌐 Global climate action initiatives Event highlights: 👥 Meet experts in the sustainability field 🎯 Get green career progression tips ❓Q&A session to ask anything you want Event details: ⏰ February 3rd (18:30 - 20:00) 📍 Fully online (link to follow) Kickstart your sustainable career with us! 💚 #TheEarthSociety #WalkTheTalk #EUClimatePact #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Careers

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for all Students and Future Food Innovators! 🌱 Are you passionate about driving change in our food system? Do you want to explore the science behind plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated meat proteins? Join us for the 2025 Alternative Protein Fundamentals Programme, a 6-week in-person and free course designed to uncover the intricacies of alternative proteins from a scientific, social, and policy perspective! 📌 What to Expect?  ✅ Hands-on learning and discussions on cutting-edge alternative protein technologies ✅ Insights from industry leaders and researchers ✅ A chance to be part of the growing alt-protein movement 📅 Duration: Lent Term (February - March 2025) 📅 Registration Deadline: February 7th, 2025 🎯 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain expert knowledge and network with like-minded individuals! 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/etmMCR7N #AlternativeProteins #FutureOfFood #PlantBased #FoodInnovation #Fermentation #CultivatedMeat #Sustainability #GoodFoodInstitute

🌍 Youth Policy Board 2025–2026: Applications Open! Passionate about shaping agrifood systems and amplifying youth voices? Join the Youth Policy Board (YPB) under the World Food Forum (WFF), a global platform empowering youth to create sustainable food systems. Why Apply? Lead youth-driven policy initiatives. Represent regional perspectives on global stages. Collaborate with global leaders to address food insecurity and climate change. Eligibility: 18–35 years old (as of April 30, 2026). Proficient in English; other UN languages are a plus. Committed to 25 hours/month for YPB activities. Experience in agrifood systems, policy, or youth empowerment. 📅 Deadline: January 19, 2025 🌐 Learn More & Apply: Apply Here https://wp.me/p23f03-c2p Be the change. Join YPB today! --------------- 🌟 Join the Next Generation of Changemakers: WFF Young Scientists Group 🌟 Are you ready to shape the future of agrifood systems? The WFF Young Scientists Group (YSG) is accepting applications for its third cohort (2025–2027)! The YSG, launched in 2022, supports key World Food Forum (WFF) initiatives like the Youth Assembly, Innovation Lab, and Education Programme. Their work culminates in a biannual report addressing technical issues impacting youth in agrifood systems transformation. Why Join? By becoming part of YSG, you’ll collaborate on groundbreaking projects, build a global network of experts, and contribute to actionable solutions in agrifood systems. 🗓 Application Deadline: 22 February 2025 Eligibility 📚 Age: Under 36 years of age (through 31 December 2026). 🎓 Education: Enrolled in or have completed a graduate program. 🌍 Specialization: Relevant to FAO’s mission and work. 🗣 Language: Proficient in English. 🌐 Skills: Strong intercultural communication and adaptability in multicultural environments. ✨ Apply now and join a movement driving real change. Details here: https://wp.me/p23f03-bRV ------ 🌱 Apply for the Global Food System Challenge 🌱 The 4th Annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge is now open for applications! This challenge, hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation, inspires bold, innovative solutions to transform agrifood systems. With up to USD 1 million in awards, this challenge supports diverse, multidisciplinary teams through every stage of their innovation journey. Why Participate? Seeding The Future empowers youth-led innovation, aligning with the WFF’s Youth Innovation Lab to turn bold concepts into impactful actions. 🗓 Application Deadline: 6 January 2025 ✨ Apply now https://wp.me/p23f03-bSs and take the first step toward a sustainable food future. 🎯 Don’t miss these opportunities to lead the way in agrifood systems transformation! Learn more and apply today. 🚀 #YouthLeadership #AgrifoodSystems #GlobalPolicy #WorldFoodForum

📄 Weekly Reads from IFPRI: A selection of the latest peer-reviewed #publications from our researchers. This week’s list includes articles on women’s #empowerment metrics, #fertilizer markets, #climatechange, #nutrition, and measuring #carbon stock, among other topics: Enjoy reading! More publications from IFPRI 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCND6djH 🌾 Calculating the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) using Stata — Dione et al., The Stata Journal, Dec 2024: https://lnkd.in/eJ2-DYJS 💡 Global shocks to fertilizer markets: Impacts on prices, demand and farm profitability — Vos et al., Food Policy, May 2025: https://lnkd.in/eSQQ8brM 🌍 Impact of climate change on global food security and coping measures — Chen et al., Issues in Agricultural Economy, Jan 2025: https://lnkd.in/eNqnkrMN 🏙️ Impacts of city life on nutrition: Evidence from resettlement lotteries in China — Leng et al., Health Economics, Jan 2025: https://lnkd.in/eUfV93Kt 🌳 Measuring above-ground carbon stock using spatial analysis and the InVEST model: Application in the Thoria Watershed, India — Guo et al., Environmental Research Communications, Nov 2024: https://lnkd.in/eYjrhE36 🥤 The mechanisms behind consumer behavior changes of sugar-sweetened beverage tax and policy implications — Liu et al., Taxation and Economy, Jan 2025: https://lnkd.in/ea_vMiK2 Malick Dione Nathaniel Ferguson Hazel Malapit Rob Vos Joe Glauber Charlotte Hebebrand Brendan Rice Kevin Chen Mateusz Filipski Zhe Guo Upeksha Hettiarachchi WEI ZHANG Ruth Meinzen-Dick Purnima Menon CGIAR 

Climate change and malnutrition are interconnected challenges that threaten sustainable development. Addressing them together is essential for achieving global goals, including SDG 2 and the #ParisAgreement. On 5 February, FAO and the Government of France are convening a high-level roundtable to: ✳️ Share the latest research and evidence on integrated climate-nutrition solutions. ✳️ Identify data gaps and priorities for science-driven policymaking. ✳️ Present actionable policy recommendations to improve outcomes for both #climate and #nutrition. This event will provide a platform for dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to inform future actions, including the 2025 Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit and COP 30. 🗣️ Interpretation will be available in all UN languages. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dbxVPu_Q Organized by FAO and the Ministère des Affaires étrangères français with support from I-CAN partners, including World Health Organization, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Benin, SUN Movement, Standing Together for Nutrition (ST4N), Micronutrient Forum, AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY.

📅 Food Systems, Climate, Nutrition and Health Events in 2025 📅 Following last year's list of 100 events in 2024 and last week's shortlist of key highlights, I'm pleased to share this longlist of 75 food systems events in 2025. I've tried to include a good mixture of multilateral processes, conferences, and business- or innovation-focused events. This time around, I haven't included election or international days of this and that. Have a look and let me know what you think! Note you can download by opening full screen and then hitting the download arrow that magically appears. That'll give you access to all the links, including to the Live Document that will be updated as needed. Last time I created an Airtable version of this but, in truth, I think most people used the PDF anyway, so I'm not planning to do so unless strongly requested. Finally, many thanks to those who added suggestions on last week's post. That's it. See you at some of these. Probably. Bye for now.

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED: The deadline to apply for the WFF Youth Policy Board has been extended to 26 January! 🌟 Are you passionate about agrifood systems, youth empowerment, and policy advocacy? This is your chance to join a dynamic team of young leaders shaping the future of food and agriculture. 🌱💡 📌 Requirements: ✅ Be 18–35 years old ✅ Have experience or a strong interest in agrifood systems, youth advocacy and policy work. ✅ Commit at least 25 hours/month to this impactful role. ✅ Commit to advancing the vision and objectives of the WFF Youth Assembly. 🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference on global stages! Apply now and help craft youth-led policies for a sustainable future. 👉 APPLY NOW: https://ow.ly/V29M50UGJgn #YouthLeadership #WFFYouthPolicyBoard #AgrifoodSystems #Empowerment #GlobalChange 🌍✨

🚀 Are you ready to join the global youth action to ensure better opportunities for women and girls in rural employment?     In a joint collaboration, the World Food Forum (WFF) and FAO Liaison Office in Geneva will be organizing the "Thematic Youth Assembly on Supporting Women and Girls in Decent Rural Employment" in technical cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO).   Get ready to engage in the Thematic Youth Assembly, which is being held for the first time at the #PalaisDesNations.   🔹 Here, you will be able to provide insight, ideas, recommendations, and action steps towards supporting and empowering youth, women, and girls in securing sustainable rural employment opportunities, leading to improved livelihoods and economic inclusion.   🔹 Engage with and learn from young professionals, leaders, scientists touching on the importance of women, girls and youth roles in decision-making processes towards achieving food security.     🗓️ 31 January 2025 🕑 14:00 – 15:30 CET 🏛️ Palais des Nations, Geneva & Online   Please find more information here: https://bit.ly/40tGPEi   If you are based in Geneva/Switzerland, we strongly encourage you to participate in-person at the Palais des Nations.    #DecentRuralEmployment

🗣️ Our Nutrition and Food Innovation unit has launched a public consultation on the draft scientific opinion on current practice, challenges, and future opportunities in the safety assessment of newly expressed proteins in genetically modified plants. 📅 Submit your comments by 12/03/25 → europa.eu/!4WjdNV #EUHaveYourSay #GMO #Plants #Proteins #PublicConsultation