By Redaction ARPS Media with FAO
A recent UN report highlights the crucial role of young people in promoting food security, driving economic growth, and adapting to climate change. Key points include:
Over 20% of youth are neither employed nor in education, with young women disproportionately affected.
Approximately 44% of young workers are involved in agrifood systems, a variation that differs by region.
Food insecurity among youth increased from 16.7% to 24.4% between 2014 and 2023, particularly in Africa.
Extreme climate events pose a significant threat to rural youth, with 395 million facing reduced agricultural productivity.
The report advocates for policies that create decent job opportunities, improve food security, and enhance youth resilience.
Proposed strategies include bridging knowledge gaps, amplifying youth voices in policy, and driving investments to create economic opportunities, which involve expanding job prospects and improving access to modern practices and digital resources.
Read full article at: The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems: New FAO report shines light on pitfalls and prospects for 1.3 billion young people
