CommunicationPublished on 21 July 2025

2025 CEA-FIRST Gender & Youth Strategy

Agricultural research and innovation have historically been male-dominated, and youth participation in food systems has remained limited due to barriers like land access, financing, and decision-making structures. To address this, CEA-FIRST consortium members YPARD, FARA, CORAF, and Agrinatura, have drafted the 2025 CEA-FIRST Gender and Youth Strategy. This article presents the strategic priorities and key recommendations from this Strategy.