Nepal's food future through Gen Z eyes: Transformative changes needed in agriculture
Summary
Nepal's Gen Z youth demand transformative changes in the agricultural food system, urging transparent governance, climate-smart practices, and equitable resource access to build a resilient and inclusive food future.
Key Points
- Gen Z youth in Nepal led protests demanding systemic reforms including in the food system due to corruption, unemployment, and economic exclusion.
- Critical issues include inefficient distribution of agricultural inputs, climate change impacts, and structural inequalities affecting food security.
- Youth advocate for transparent governance, digital monitoring of subsidies, localized supply chains, and policy inclusion to empower their engagement in agriculture.
- A proposed comprehensive Agri-Food Systems National Framework with youth participation aims to create a resilient, equitable, and sustainable food future in Nepal.
