WFF - Young Fair Trade Advocates’ statement

The Young Fair Trade Advocates (YFTAs) are a are EU young individuals aged 18-30 advocating for a global, fair, and ecological transition. They have been meeting with politicians, engaging with stakeholders from the Global South, and preparing policy papers. They are passionately engaged in supporting the 2023 World Food Forum's pivotal theme: "Agrifood systems transformation accelerates climate action". They acknowledge that climate change is a pressing global issue that cuts across national boundaries and they recognize agrifood systems’ role in the current social and environmental crisis.

As the World Food Forum is rightly exposing, agrifood systems are often responsible for environmental and social catastrophes, contributing to one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, 90% of global deforestation, and 70% of global water use.

However, it is crucial to understand that it is possible to change this trajectory. Current agrifood systems’transformation is not just a noble aspiration but an essential component of the global climate solution. This effort is not just about environmental conservation, but about social and economic justice, working for a more equitable future for all…