Opportunities and barriers for advancing agrifood systems: Empowering young people for a sustainable future

01/01/2023

In the following report, the Young Scientists Group (YSG) examines the four key enablers of youth empowerment - education, technology, science and policy - alongside five case studies and an interview, highlighting best practices and critical issues that need to be resolved immediately to achieve more sustainable agrifood systems.

Making it count: increasing the impact of climate change and food security education programmes

01/01/2015

This report reviews the evidence base to establish which educational methods are proven to have an impact on behavior. The research is summarized and evaluated to develop a set of recommendations on how to better focus educational activities for maximum impact on individuals, local communities and the wider world. The challenge for educators now is to turn this evidence into reality; to develop and deliver educational resources and experiences that trigger long-term behavior change.

Youth and Agriculture: Key Challenges and Concrete Solutions

01/01/2014

This publication shows how tailor-made educational programmes can provide rural youth with the skills and insights needed to engage in farming and adopt environmentally friendly production methods. Through farmer organizations and improved infrastructure, young farmers can connect to markets to sell their often higher value food. Facilitating youth’s access to credit helps them become entrepreneurs, improving their self-esteem and the feeling that they can make a living in rural areas.