YPARD Policy Position Demands on Agriculture and Food Systems for SB64

This policy position outlines key recommendations and demands for the 64th Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64).

The full document can be downloaded here.

The paper has been developed by members of YPARD's Policy Working Group.

It calls for stronger youth leadership, increased climate finance for youth-led initiatives, greater investment in agroecology and soil health, support for Indigenous knowledge systems, and inclusive, youth-responsive climate policies.

Young people are at the forefront of transforming agriculture and food systems in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, and growing food insecurity. As a global network of young farmers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and advocates, YPARD is committed to ensuring that youth voices are meaningfully represented in climate and food systems governance. The document reflects the perspectives and experiences of young people from diverse regions and highlights practical pathways towards resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems that leave no one behind.