The World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Assembly, in collaboration with the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment at FAO, is inviting submissions from youth-led bioeconomy projects worldwide. The deadline to submit your project is 1 July.
This global call targets young people aged 18–35 and youth-led organizations working on bioeconomy solutions in agrifood systems. Through an online survey, participants can showcase their work, contribute to youth-led policy recommendations, and help inform discussions at international forums and FAO technical committees.
Application Deadline: Submit your project by 1 July
Eligible Countries: Global
Event Date / Duration: Not specified – please see official page
Event Location: Global (online survey)
Funding/Benefits: Opportunity to showcase projects, contribute to youth policy recommendations, be invited to an online consultation, and have findings presented at international forums and FAO technical committees
About this Event
This call focuses on youth-led bioeconomy initiatives that support sustainable agrifood systems transformation. Eligible projects may work across agriculture, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, One Health, biodiversity, and related value chains.
In addition, the organizers will use insights from submissions to develop youth policy recommendations for international, regional, and national decision-makers. Youth representatives will then present findings and recommendations at global forums, FAO Technical Committees, and the Global Bioeconomy Summit.
- Host organization: World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Assembly in collaboration with the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, FAO
- Submission format: Online survey
- Languages accepted: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish
Who Should Attend
You should apply if you fall into any of these categories:
- Young people aged 18–35
- Youth-led organizations, including companies, collectives, initiatives, movements, and formal or informal groups
- Projects or initiatives engaged in the bioeconomy and focused on agrifood systems
- Initiatives that show impact, innovation, or scalability
Moreover, submissions are open to applicants from around the world. The call welcomes a broad range of youth-led efforts that create employment, strengthen local economies, and advance sustainable food systems.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the submission process through the official World Food Forum page. Before you apply, review the official guidance carefully to confirm requirements and submission steps.
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