Blog of Liliana Mosca, SI Representative at the FAO, Rome,
The main event for 2024 of the World Food Forum – WFF – is scheduled to take place from 14 to 18 October at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, as well as online. This exciting worldwide gathering will unite global experts, dedicated activists, and innovative leaders on the topic of ‘Ensuring access to nutritious food for everyone, now and in the future’. Structured around three pillars – Global Youth Action, Science and Innovation and Hand-in-Hand Investment -the event will center on cross-generational teamwork and alliances in politics, science, education, culture, and investment. The schedule for this year will also feature World Food Day 2024, the Rome High-Level Dialogue on Water and Water Scarcity in Agriculture, and the World Forum on Family Farming.
New paths
This forum provides a special chance to engage in the revolution of agri-food systems and our collective future, encouraging individuals of all ages and backgrounds to actively participate in this necessary change. The launch of the World Food Forum (WFF) in 2021, under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), ), is the world’s leading platform for shaping the agri-food systems of tomorrow. By getting young people involved, utilizing science, innovation, and funding, the WFF creates new opportunities for collaboration and multi-sector partnerships, for a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future without hunger accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The 2024 World Food Forum represents the culmination of a year-long series of transformative activities, uniting stakeholders from all corners of the globe to reimagine the future of our agri-food systems. This annual flagship event provides a dynamic platform that transcends geographical, generational, and sectoral boundaries, creating a space for meaningful dialogue and action. With the theme “Good food for all, for today and tomorrow,” the forum aims to address the urgent challenges facing food systems, while also laying the groundwork for a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future. Through its three foundational pillars – Global Youth Action, Science and Innovation, and Hand-in-Hand Investment – the WFF fosters collaboration across generations and sectors, promoting inclusive and forward-thinking solutions. The inclusion of events like the High-Level Rome Water Dialogue and the Global Family Farming Forum adds depth to this year’s programme, further enhancing opportunities for cross-cutting conversations and solutions to the challenges of food scarcity and sustainable agriculture.
Conclusion
The 2024 World Food Forum is set to be a pivotal moment in the global effort to reshape agri-food systems. By harnessing the power of cross-generational collaboration and diverse partnerships, this forum not only addresses the urgent need for food security but also builds a sustainable path towards a hunger-free world. Together, we can create a future where nutritious food is a universal right, and where innovation, investment, and action are driven by a collective commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.