By Lucius Chimezie Ndimele,Founder & Executive Director, Sustainable Food Systems Youth Foundation (SFSYF)National Programme Director, Learn to Impact.3 July 2026

In conversations about transforming food systems, one phrase appears repeatedly: “We must include youth.” In Nigeria, this has become almost standard language across policy dialogues, donor-funded programs, and stakeholder platforms.

To commemorate World Wetlands Day 2026, leading youth networks convened a high-level
virtual webinar titled “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge:

The Official Children and Youth Constituency of the UNFCCC (YOUNGO), through its Food and Agriculture Working Group, has compiled 25 youth-led and youth- focused agricultural projects and initiatives from six regions and over twenty countries worldwide.

Youth-led action continues to shape global conversations on food systems and climate change. I’m pleased to share that Learn to Impact has been featured in the 2025 YOUNGO Food & Agriculture Youth Project compilation, a curated collection of 25 impactful youth-led initiatives from over 20 countries worldwide.

Beneath the concrete, beneath the parks, and beneath our very feet lies the silent, vital foundation of our urban future: soil. On December 5th, 2025, this unassuming resource took center stage as youth leaders, scientists, and advocates from across Nigeria and beyond convened virtually for a powerful World Soil Day

Food Policy and Advocacy Q&A – SFS Hub 1. What is food policy and why does it matter?Food policy refers

Understanding Food Security Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient,

Food Policy and Advocacy At the Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) Hub, we believe that effective food policies and strong advocacy

Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship: A Pathway to Empowering Nigerian Youths Nigeria, with its large youth population and vast agricultural potential, is