November 7, 2024
The Urban Futures project brought together passionate youth at the Local Government Offices in Chalimbana, Chongwe, for an engaging day of discussions on Transformative Food Systems. The event held on November 7, 2024, began with an insightful lecture by Dr. Chongo Kaulule, who highlighted the core components of food systems—production, distribution, and consumption—and examined pressing challenges such as food insecurity and climate change.
Key Sessions:
Youth in Food Systems: An exploration of how young people can drive change in food systems through innovation and advocacy.
Panel Discussion Highlights:
Ministry of Agriculture: Strategies for fostering intergenerational knowledge transfer in food systems.
Parliamentary Office: How policy frameworks can support sustainable agriculture for youth.
Food and Nutrition Commission: Approaches to promote food recovery and raise awareness about the environmental impact of food waste.
The event concluded with a lively debate:
Topic 1: Can youth-led initiatives address food insecurity and unemployment together? (debated by Chalimbana Community and Palabana University)
Topic 2: Can youth involvement drive policy changes toward a more equitable and sustainable food system? (debated by Urban Futures Youth and Chalimbana University)
A huge thank you to all participants! The future of food systems in Chongwe looks bright with youth leading these impactful discussions and inspiring change.
