UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Programme 2026–2028

The UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) 2026–2028 is a fully funded global initiative by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It targets young leaders aged 18-35 from developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The programme provides advanced leadership training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and practical tools to drive food systems transformation, focusing on areas like food security, climate action, and sustainable agriculture. Applicants must demonstrate experience in food systems and leadership.