Water in Agrifood Systems: World Food Forum Transformative Research Challenge Special Prize

06 April 2023

The World Food Forum (WFF) has launched a special prize to challenge young researchers to provide transformative and feasible solutions in ensuring sustainable use and management of water in different agricultural landscapes.

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Set up in 2021, the World Food Forum is an independent global network of partners, facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

As the world’s largest user of water, the agriculture sector is uniquely positioned to drive the transition towards sustainable water management.

The WFF’s Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) aims to inspire research and innovation in sustainable development to end hunger and transform our agrifood systems. 

The TRC Special Water Prize, co-hosted by the Food and Agriculture Youth Institute, challenges young researchers to propose transformative solutions that ensure the sustainable use and management of water in different agricultural landscapes.

Teams of young and “young-at-heart” researchers (teams must have at least one member aged 35 or under) are invited to submit a two-page concept note proposing an innovative research idea to help end hunger and transform our agrifood systems. 

Selected teams will receive mentorship, communications training, visibility and a spot on the WFF global stage this October.

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