As the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws near, with less than five years remaining, progress on gender equality (SDG 5) and youth empowerment is still falling short. In food systems, this gap is not just a moral issue but a structural challenge that undermines global food security and climate resilience. The pressing question is clear: how do we unlock the full potential of women and youth to build inclusive, climate-resilient food systems? This article was originally published by IOL

Theme 5 of the upcoming international conference 'Accelerating Equality in food, land and water systems; Driving solutions through learning and impact' will focus on making agri-food systems more inclusive and empowering for youth. A question-and-answer with Theme 5 leaders Michael Euler and Kristin Davis.

Theme 2 of the upcoming international conference 'Accelerating Equality in food, land and water systems; Driving solutions through learning and impact' will focus on advancing women's empowerment in agrifood systems through scalable solutions. A question-and-answer with Theme 2 leader and senior scientist in gender and impact assessment, Diana Lopez Avila.

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