Apply for the World Food Forum CultivatED Global School Assembly 2026
Applications are open for the World Food Forum (WFF) CultivatED Global School Assembly 2026, an international learning and dialogue opportunity inviting secondary schools to explore the future of agrifood systems.
Held under the theme “CultivatED: Young Minds Nourish Agrifood Systems,” the assembly will bring together students, educators, experts and communities to explore issues including food security, sustainability, climate action and the transformation of agrifood systems.
The event will take place on 13 October 2026 at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, with an online participation option.
About the Global School Assembly
The Global School Assembly is the World Food Forum's flagship educational gathering for school students. It provides a platform for young people to share their experiences, exchange ideas and discuss the challenges and opportunities affecting food and agriculture in their communities.
Through the assembly, students will have an opportunity to connect with peers from different backgrounds while engaging with experts and educators working on agrifood systems.
The event also aims to encourage students to become active participants in efforts to build more sustainable and resilient food systems.
Event Details
Event: World Food Forum CultivatED Global School Assembly 2026
Theme: CultivatED: Young Minds Nourish Agrifood Systems
Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CET
Location: FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy
Participation: In-person and online
Eligible participants: Secondary schools in Italy and students aged 12–18
Application deadline: 27 September 2026
A Platform for Youth Voices
The assembly will provide students with a space to discuss how agrifood systems affect their communities and to exchange perspectives on possible solutions.
The dialogue will also connect young people across generations, allowing students to interact with educators, technical experts and other participants involved in food-system transformation.
Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 27 September 2026.
Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached below to apply for this opportunity.
Additional Information
Schools and students taking part in the assembly will have opportunities to:
- Participate in the Global School Assembly at FAO Headquarters or online
- Interact with FAO technical experts through educational discovery stations
- Explore educational resources provided through the FAO Office of Youth and Women
- Take part in international learning and knowledge exchange
- Present student-led projects and achievements developed through CultivatED
- Share perspectives on local agrifood challenges and opportunities
- Engage in dialogue with educators, experts and students from different parts of the world
- Learn more about food security and sustainable agrifood systems
- Explore the role of young people in transforming food systems
- Students participating in the programme should be between 12 and 18 years old.
- Schools are encouraged to involve students who have an interest in areas such as:
- Food and agriculture
- Food security
- Climate action
- Sustainability
-Environmental protection
- Agrifood systems
- Youth participation
- Sustainable development
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