Changemakers for Agri-Food Action is a series of online webinars with the aim of equipping youth movements, including members of the YPARD Policy Working Group, with the tools, resources, and strategic knowledge needed to participate effectively in major international political processes.
This year’s main theme will be the synergies among the Rio Conventions, particularly as they relate to agrifood systems. This series of webinars aims to strengthen young people’s capacities and leadership so we can understand these interconnections, promote agroecological approaches, and actively participate in the implementation of integrated policies that simultaneously address the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation.
Launching the 2026 Series
The first session in the 2026 edition will be: Introductory Session | The Rio Conventions, Youth Constituencies, and Synergies Related to Food Systems
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 15:00 – 16:00 CET
Platform: Zoom
This introductory webinar will set the stage for the wider 2026 series by providing participants with foundational knowledge on the Rio Conventions, youth participation mechanisms, and the interconnections between environmental governance and agri-food systems.
What is in for the participants!
The introductory session will provide participants with key insights into:
- The objectives, structures, and governing bodies of the Rio Conventions
- The role and purpose of Youth Constituencies within international negotiations
- Opportunities for young people to contribute meaningfully to climate and environmental diplomacy
- The interconnections between climate change, biodiversity, land degradation, and agri-food systems
- The importance of integrated and agroecological approaches in responding to global environmental challenges
Register now!
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