World Food Forum Youth Policy Board 2027/2028 for Emerging Leaders

The World Food Forum Youth Policy Board (YPB) is a youth-led body that provides a strategic youth voice on agrifood systems policy. For the 2027–2028 term, YPB members will lead regional youth processes, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to policy priority setting and intergovernmental processes. Members are expected to commit time to regional activities, policy document work, and external engagements, contributing to regional and global policy discussions related to sustainable agrifood systems.

Opportunity to influence international policy discussions, develop leadership and policy research skills, collaborate with a diverse network of youth leaders and experts, and contribute to initiatives addressing climate change, biodiversity, nutrition, and related topics.

Applicants must have graduated from high school and either completed or be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree programme; be aged 18–35 as of 30 April 2027; be a national of an FAO Member State; demonstrate English proficiency at C1 level; be available for weekly meetings and commit to ~25 hours per month; and have experience or strong engagement in agrifood systems, policy advocacy, and youth empowerment.

Submit an application via the official application form; selection involves multiple rounds and may require supporting documents such as a CV and letters of recommendation.