Since joining the Board, Alessandra Roversi has championed the Platform's work around AI and data while bringing a strong focus on agrifood systems and nutrition. Here, she shares Switzerland's priorities for resilient local food systems, the importance of trusted data and evidence, and how emerging technologies can help address hunger and malnutrition.
Young people face numerous risks across agrifood systems. How can we better support them and co-create decent work opportunities? Read our latest webinar blog to explore how the global community is empowering young people as co-creators of sustainable development. Discover the key messages, insights, and recommendations from the discussion.
2 December 2026 | Dublin | Generously hosted by the Government of Ireland and officially recognized as an Associated Presidency Event under Ireland’s 2026 EU Council Presidency, this year's AGA will highlight the strategic value and mutual benefits of agrifood investments to build a compelling investment case for decision makers. A special session will highlight women’s leadership in agrifood systems, marking the 2026 International Year of Women Farmers.
The United Nations Youth Townhall: A space to connect and shape what comes next
In this interview, Marlynne Hopper—Head a.i. of the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) Secretariat, hosted by the World Trade Organization—shares insights on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) capacity, innovative financing, and the partnerships that make safe trade and resilient agrifood systems possible.
The United Nations Youth Townhall: A space to connect and shape what comes next
16 September 2026 | 15:00-16:30 CEST | Virtual | The webinar will explore what happens when different forms of knowledge and innovation are brought into dialogue—and how we can ensure that technological development supports, rather than undermines, agroecological transitions.
The report emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable food system transformation, and the lack of finance. It provides an overview on how climate financing could mitigate and transform food system, strengthening small scale farmers, fishers, Indigenous People, and those who are most vulnerable to climate change.
As IFAD enters a new replenishment cycle and development actors navigate an increasingly fragmented global landscape, partnership and strategic coherence have never been more essential. Max Von Bonsdorff, IFAD’s Chief Partnership Officer, reflects on the institution’s strategic direction, the evolving role of the Donor Platform, and the kind of leadership needed to drive impact in the decade ahead.
Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 (AFS Forum 2026) launches a youth webinar, bringing young traders, leaders, partners and activists to explore various ways to unlock greater opportunities.
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