Youth4Soil Manifesto & Celebration of International Year of Women Farmers

This session will highlight women and youth as the key drivers of land and soil health restoration, while celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers. It will feature the launch of the Youth4Soil Manifesto Implementation Guide, offering practical pathways to translate youth commitments into action in support of Decision 5/COP.15 and the UNCCD Youth Engagement Strategy. This session will also feature the launch of the World Food Forum National Youth Chapter – Mongolia and showcase youth-led innovations in food systems and soil health. This is a new initiative and the "launch" can be done at the thematic session.