23 October 2015, Rome--- Approximately 90 percent of young people (age 15 – 24) live in developing countries where agriculture employs as much as 60 percent of the labour force. While the challenges are significant, youth are key to achieving food and nutrition security for future generations. Outgoing CFS chair Gerda Verburg speaks about the decision to include youth oriented events in this year’s 42nd Session of the Committee on World Food Security.