Since its founding in October 1945, the FAO has seen women play vital roles in transforming agrifood systems globally, serving as scientists, delegates, field workers, and leaders. This video

Since its founding in October 1945, the FAO has seen women play vital roles in transforming agrifood systems globally, serving as scientists, delegates, field workers, and leaders. This video highlights their often-overlooked contributions, from the first FAO Conference to the recent relaunch of the FAO Women's Committee, reaffirming the commitment to empower women within FAO and beyond.

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The illegal wildlife trade is a global problem. In a world-first, Dr. Vanessa Pirotta and her Australian team are combating this by using AI and X-ray technology to detect smuggled wildlife in air

The illegal wildlife trade is a global problem. In a world-first, Dr. Vanessa Pirotta and her Australian team are combating this by using AI and X-ray technology to detect smuggled wildlife in air cargo and mail pathways.

A renowned wildlife scientist and communicator, Vanessa pioneers innovative conservation technologies, from whale snot drones to AI. She leads impactful research, including the Tongan Whale Tourism Project and Wild Sydney Harbour, which unites Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge science. Recognized with numerous accolades, she champions accessible science, shaping how we understand and protect our natural world.

"Waves of Change" showcases Cambodian women's crucial role in sustainable fisheries. Through leadership, conservation, and innovation, they improve fish stocks and livelihoods by restoring

"Waves of Change" showcases Cambodian women's crucial role in sustainable fisheries. Through leadership, conservation, and innovation, they improve fish stocks and livelihoods by restoring habitats and utilizing digital tools like SMART patrol and VMS. These efforts enhance transparency and empower women in resource management.

Despite challenges, these women drive change, protect aquatic ecosystems, support families, and inspire future generations towards sustainable practices.

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This talk explores how personal disruptions, or “glitches,” become powerful inflection points within supportive communities. After losing her job as an immigrant in Germany, Kseniia faced

This talk explores how personal disruptions, or “glitches,” become powerful inflection points within supportive communities. After losing her job as an immigrant in Germany, Kseniia faced financial uncertainty and an identity crisis. Engaging with women in her community transformed her perceived failure into reinvention.

This revealed women’s communities are vital catalysts. Kseniia connects her story to research on systemic barriers for highly skilled immigrant women, showing how trusted networks foster confidence and collective power. She founded Europe's largest Russian-speaking women's community (1,500+ members), empowering women as an entrepreneur.

Kseniia speaks on women’s leadership and collective transformation. This TEDx talk is available at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Peruvian Environmental Engineer and climate activist Lizet Mejía utilized the FAO elearning Academy. Through the AIM4Forests Young Forest Champions

Peruvian Environmental Engineer and climate activist Lizet Mejía utilized the FAO elearning Academy. Through the AIM4Forests Young Forest Champions programme, she completed courses on forest data and landscape restoration. These strengthened her technical and leadership skills, providing practical tools for ecosystem restoration and community-based conservation in Huascarán National Park.

FAO digital badges boosted Lizet's professional credibility, fostering new collaborations and knowledge sharing. She advocates for these free, multilingual courses, encouraging students and professionals to explore them for collective learning and resilient landscapes.

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After the 2020 wildfires, Kyle Trefny became a wildland firefighter, connecting with peers passionate about transforming society's relationship with fire. This led him to co-found FireGeneration

After the 2020 wildfires, Kyle Trefny became a wildland firefighter, connecting with peers passionate about transforming society's relationship with fire. This led him to co-found FireGeneration Collaborative (FireGen) in 2022. FireGen is a youth-led organization dedicated to shifting wildfire management from short-term disaster response to long-term resilience and Indigenous leadership.

Trefny co-led FireGen's national campaign, advocating for youth roles in policy. This resulted in FireGen members advising a federal commission and Director Ryan Reed becoming the youngest federal advisor in US history. Trefny has also been instrumental in shaping FireGen's vision and securing over $350,000 in grants, empowering youth and Indigenous voices for the future.

The future of food is shaped by today's decisions. This episode challenges food industry leaders, from large corporations to agile startups, to embrace a new vision for a diverse, resilient, and

The future of food is shaped by today's decisions. This episode challenges food industry leaders, from large corporations to agile startups, to embrace a new vision for a diverse, resilient, and prosperous food system. Featuring insights from Nestlé and Gabanna Foodworks, it highlights leadership's critical role in driving this transformation.

Discover how diversifying ingredients, fostering collaboration, and implementing sustainable practices with farmers can revolutionize food production. Explore the potential of new processing technologies, innovative food concepts, and circular design to meet environmental targets and create nutritious, delicious options.

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Yuet Mee Ho, a Director at Acre Works Malaysia, is pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership (Flexible Route) at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability

Yuet Mee Ho, a Director at Acre Works Malaysia, is pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership (Flexible Route) at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). She shares her experience studying one of CISL's postgraduate sustainable business programs.

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Jamie Farndale, General Manager Club Development & Sustainability at Hong Kong China Rugby, is pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge

Jamie Farndale, General Manager Club Development & Sustainability at Hong Kong China Rugby, is pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

He shares his experience studying one of CISL's postgraduate sustainable business programmes.

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Jen Hamilton, Net Zero Lead at RPS Group, is a student in the Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Jen Hamilton, Net Zero Lead at RPS Group, is a student in the Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

She shares her experience studying one of CISL's postgraduate sustainable business programs.

Find out more about our postgraduate courses: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/postgrad