Climate change is intensifying rural poverty and food insecurity, driving people away from farming communities and changing their way of life.
So what can we do about it?
Young people are often more willing to adopt new practices and take risks. They can act as a bridge between traditional farming techniques and new technologies, helping to shift food and agriculture systems towards ones that are more sustainable and ready to beat climate change.
For this to happen, FAO believes strongly that innovation is key. Young people’s enthusiasm for new technology and interest in trying innovative approaches to traditional farming has real potential for change. It signifies a modern approach that will create decent employment opportunities in agribusiness, while making rural areas more resilient to climate change. This new era is an opportunity for youth to pour their energy and enthusiasm into transforming the way we grow food and protect our environment.
Here are just three places in which FAO initiatives are helping young people to do just that.
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