With the world’s
population expected to increase by 2 billion people in the next 30 years, it
has become recognized by numerous stakeholders that simply producing a larger
volume of healthier food more sustainably will not ensure human and planetary
wellbeing.
Other
crucial challenges must also be addressed, such as the interlinkages embodied
by the 2030 Agenda including poverty reduction; social inclusion; health care;
biodiversity conservation; and climate change mitigation. It has been acknowledged that there is a need for inclusive support
mechanisms that ensure youth continue to amplify efforts collectively and
individually to restore the planet and protect life, while integrating
biodiversity in the transformation of food systems.
The
theme of International Youth Day 2021, “Transforming Food Systems: Youth
Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”, highlights the success of such a
global effort will not be achieved without the meaningful participation of
young people.
During the 2021 ECOSOC Youth Forum (EYF), the
issues and priorities highlighted by young participants included the impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly related to its effect on human health, the
environment, and food systems.
As
part of the official outcome recommendations of the EYF, young participants
stressed the importance of working towards more equitable food systems. In
addition, they highlighted the need for youth to make informed decisions on
food choices through increasing global education on the healthiest and most sustainable
options for both individuals and the environment. There were also
recommendations on providing adequate capacity development with respect to the
resilience of food systems, in particular during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
and in its aftermath.
Through youth education, engagement,
innovation and entrepreneurial solutions, this year’s International Youth Day aims to provide a platform for young people to
continue the momentum from the EYF in the lead up to the high-level Food
Systems Summit. This year, International Youth Day will be virtually convened
by DESA in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations and the Major Group for Children and Youth.
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