UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Programme 2026–2028: Global Leadership Opportunity for Young Changemakers Transforming Food Systems Worldwide

Applications are open for the second cohort of the United Nations Food Systems Youth Leadership Programme (YLP), a global leadership development initiative for young people working to transform food systems. The programme is led by the United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub and supported by BMZ, offering leadership development, mentorship, and access to a worldwide network of changemakers across policy, entrepreneurship, science, advocacy, and field work.

Mentorship, access to a global network of youth leaders, exposure to UN processes and global food systems governance, leadership development tools, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.

Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years old, proficient in English, and nationals of a low- or middle-income country, with emphasis on Africa, Asia and the Pacific, or Latin America and the Caribbean; they should have experience in food systems, sustainable development, climate action, or related fields, and be committed to participating fully through 2028.

Submit the online application via the provided link (SurveyMonkey) by the deadline.