FAO Webinar “Let’s Talk with Youth! The Role of Livestock in Agrifood Systems and Beyond”
On 18 May 2026, from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the webinar “Let’s Talk with Youth! The Role of Livestock in Agrifood Systems and Beyond”.
The session is the third in a series leading up to the 2026 launch of the Global assessment of the contribution of livestock to food security, sustainable agrifood systems, nutrition, and healthy diets.
FAO webinar series aims to set the scene for a broader discussion, exploring how science- and evidence-based assessments influence policy processes, and highlighting the responsibilities and roles of different actors across the livestock sector.
The mid-May webinar will be dedicated to youth and will feature a panel discussion with diverse perspectives from young professionals across the sector, including farmers, entrepreneurs, students, veterinarians, and chefs.
Representing the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Elisabeth Hidén, WFO Gymnasium Alumna from the Federation of Swedish Farmers (LRF), will share her first-hand experience as a dairy farmer.