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Fueling the Future: Hoops, Agrifood Systems &…

Fueling the Future: Hoops, Agrifood Systems & Youth-driven Change - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Categories
Meetings & Events / Side Events / UNGA80 SDG Media Zone
Production Date
Video Length
00:27:00
Asset Language
English
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
YOUTH
FOOD
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Summary
The world's agrifood systems stand at a crossroads. With approximately 1.3 billion young people aged 15 to 24 globally, the future of food, livelihoods, and economic resilience depends on their participation in agrifood systems. At the same time, we need youth to drive productivity, innovation, and sustainability in agrifood systems.
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Description
Speakers:

  • Brawley "CHEESE" Chisholm, The Harlem Globetrotters & FAO Goodwill Ambassadors 

  • Latif JET Rivers, The Harlem Globetrotters & FAO Goodwill Ambassadors 

  • Monique Coleman, actress, dancer, entrepreneur and youth advocate

  • Máximo Torero Cullen, Chief Economist, FAO

Moderator:

  • Melissa Jun Rowley, Columnist, Rolling Stone, Founder, Climate Mic Drop Summit

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