The two-day event featured insightful discussions on green employment and entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, with participants offering recommendations to foster climate resilience and ensure food security. A central highlight was the presentation of youth-driven solutions to transform cities into sustainable and livable environments. These initiatives, aligned with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focused on addressing the environmental degradation and economic challenges faced by vulnerable communities, including marginalized youth. 

Recognizing the vital role of young people in the green transition, it fostered South-South and North-South knowledge exchanges, allowing young leaders to share best practices on green skills, green jobs, and youth-led innovation. Key discussions revolved around entrepreneurial strategies to develop resilient food systems and sustainable urban practices. 

Innovating through Green Entrepreneurial Solutions 

As a Thematic Forum of APYDF a Regional Demo Day on Resilient Food Systems was co-organized by Youth Co:Lab co-led by UNDP and Citi Foundation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).  It provided a platform for young entrepreneurs from the Asia-Pacific region and partners to showcase innovative solutions that promote sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.  

Ten young social entrepreneurs showcased how they are developing solutions that enhance the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems while contributing to climate adaptation and inclusive economic growth.