This report examines how the European Unionʼs food policies, specifically the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Farm to Fork (F2F) Strategy, influence young peopleʼs ability to access sustainable and affordable food. While these policies aim to support a transition to a more sustainable food system, their implementation presents significant barriers, particularly concerning affordability, availability, and access to reliable information.
Our focus on affordability, accessibility, and awareness is based on findings from the WWF Youth Manifesto, Affordable Sustainable Food at the Heart of Our Future – The Importance of Making Sustainable Food Accessible to Youth.(1) The manifesto highlights these three key barriers preventing young people from adopting sustainable diets. It emphasises that high prices, limited availability, and a lack of awareness are the primary obstacles to making sustainable food choices.
(1) WWF Youth Team, Affordable Sustainable Food at the Heart of Our Future – The Importance of Making Sustainable Food Accessible to Youth, WWF, September 2023. Available here.
