Urban Futures is a global program at the intersection of urban food systems, the well-being of young people and climate action, with local collaborators in Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
In the first phase of the program, we helped create or strengthen over ten platforms where people from different sectors come together to talk, plan, and act. More than 270 young leaders are now actively involved in these spaces, working with decision-makers and community groups to shape better food policies. Over 1,500 young people have been trained in agroecology, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. And they are putting those skills to work— launching projects that respond to the real needs of their communities.
Young people are stepping up. They’re leading conversations about food and climate, and they’re coming up with bold, creative solutions. It’s inspiring to see. But we know there’s still a long way to go.
In this report you will read about the results of the program that mark the beginning of youth-led food system transformation.
