World Food Forum Youth Policy Board 2027/2028 Call For Applications

October 24, 2026

World Food Forum Youth Policy Board 2027/2028 for Emerging Leaders

Brief Description

The World Food Forum Youth Policy Board 2027/2028 is now accepting applications from young changemakers worldwide. Established in 2021 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Food Forum serves as an inclusive global platform that drives agrifood systems transformation through youth leadership, innovation, and strategic partnerships. If selected for this independent board of 40 members, you will shape regional youth policy priorities, engage directly with high-level intergovernmental processes, and help lead global agrifood systems leadership youth initiatives. You will serve as a strategic leader within the FAO Youth Policy Board 2027 cohort, co-creating actionable policy recommendations through the WFF Youth Assembly application track to influence sustainable policy decisions globally.

Name of Host Institution

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) / World Food Forum (WFF)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Be a national of an FAO Member State.
Be between 18 and 35 years old as of April 30, 2027.
Have graduated from high school and be currently enrolled in or have completed a bachelor’s degree programme.
Demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English at the C1 level (fluency in other official FAO languages is an advantage).
Be available for at least one weekly 1-hour board meeting scheduled between 09:00 and 18:00 CEST/CET.
Be able to commit approximately 25 hours per month (20 hours for core regional/thematic responsibilities and 5 hours for supporting tasks).
Possess demonstrated experience or strong engagement in agrifood systems, policy advocacy, and youth empowerment within international or multicultural environments.
Not be employed by the FAO or be an immediate family member of an FAO employee.
Not be a current or former member of the WFF Youth Policy Board or Young Scientists Group.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate regional consultative youth processes to collect youth perspectives on the future of agrifood systems.
Prepare regional youth inputs ahead of the 2028 FAO Regional Conferences and coordinate with regional technical bodies, FAO Regional Offices, and the Youth Assembly Secretariat.
Convene consultations with stakeholders, including members of the WFF Young Scientists Group and WFF National Youth Chapters.
Synthesize regional youth insights into actionable policy recommendations for intergovernmental conferences.
Represent the board at relevant intergovernmental forums to advocate for structured youth policy inputs.
Produce a comprehensive outcome document summarizing all progress and key outcomes at the end of the term.

Duration

Two-year term covering the 2027, 2028 period.

Deadline

November 30, 2026

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Applicants must be nationals of an FAO Member State, aged 18 to 35 as of April 30, 2027, with high school completion and current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's degree program. Applicants cannot be current or former members of the board or current FAO employees.

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Q: What is the time commitment required for board members?

Members must dedicate approximately 25 hours per month (20 hours for core regional or thematic duties and 5 hours for supporting work), including a weekly 1-hour meeting held between 09:00 and 18:00 CEST/CET.

Q: When is the deadline to apply for the 2027/2028 term?