Source: United Nations (video statements)
The world’s agrifood systems stand at a crossroads. With approximately 1.3 billion young people aged 15 to 24 globally, the future of food, livelihoods, and economic resilience depends on their participation in agrifood systems. At the same time, we need youth to drive productivity, innovation, and sustainability in agrifood systems.
Speakers:
Brawley "CHEESE" Chisholm, The Harlem Globetrotters & FAO Goodwill Ambassadors
Latif JET Rivers, The Harlem Globetrotters & FAO Goodwill Ambassadors
Monique Coleman, actress, dancer, entrepreneur and youth advocate
Máximo Torero Cullen, Chief Economist, FAO
Moderator:
Melissa Jun Rowley, Columnist, Rolling Stone, Founder, Climate Mic Drop Summit
SDG Media Zone website: https://www.un.org/en/sdgmediazone