Fueling the Future: Hoops, Agrifood Systems & Youth-driven Change – SDG Media Zone | United Nations

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

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