The World Health Organization (WHO) hosted the Summit for Health: For a healthy and resilient future in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) from June 28-29, 2021, which included a youth summit.
Young people have an important role in our food systems and can significantly act upon its success for a healthy and sustainable future. However, young people are often left out of the decision-making processes that affect them and their future, even though agriculture remains the dominant source of young people’s employment in low- and middle-income countries. Nevertheless, youth movements have a huge political impact across the globe, e.g., the school strike for climate. Food systems transformation for better planetary and people’s health needs a similar youth movement to shake up political will and hold decision-makers accountable. The Act4Food Ac4Change is a global group of young people who are passionate about creating fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food systems.