Supported by the Project of Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development of Agrifood Systems in China jointly initiated by FAO, Shanghai Xunmeng Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Pinduoduo), and China Agricultural Science and Education Foundation, the 2025 World Food Forum Chengdu Launching Week will commence at the China-Europe (EU) Center in Chengdu from 24to 28March 2025. Organized by the Agricultural Information Institute and Overseas Agriculture Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), the event receives additional support from China.org.cn, China-EU Center, and UNDP Sustainable Development Innovation Lab (Chengdu).
The week-long gathering will convene nearly 100 participants, including government delegates from seven nations, senior officials of international organizations, research experts, and industry leaders. Discussions will center on smart agriculture innovation and strategies to leverage global agricultural heritage for rural revitalization.
World Food Forum (China) aspires to forge a youth-driven sustainable agricultural future through technological and cultural advancements. By fostering cross-sector collaboration among governments, industries, academia, and research institutions, the initiative aims to: mobilize youth participation in agricultural digitalization, preserve ecological wisdom embedded in globally significant agricultural heritage systems, accelerate climate-resilient technological adoption, and cultivate inclusive urban-rural food networks—all contributing Chinese insights to global food security.
Event Highlights
The Launching Week will kick off with an Agriculture Premium Brand Tasting Night, which showcases 15 distinctive agricultural brands from the Sichuan-Chongqing region and premium agricultural products from China Agricultural University, weaving compelling narratives to amplify the stories behind China’s agricultural brands.
Concurrently,"From Mountains to Rivers, One World" International Children's Art Exhibition—a collaborative effort by FAO China Office, China Evening News Photographers Association, and Lao She Foundation—will illuminate children’s perspectives on sustainable agriculture. "Her Market" segment will spotlight female leaders from farming cooperatives, agri-entrepreneurs, and women pioneers in agribusiness.
Delegates will embark on field visits to explore vertical farming innovations at CAAS Institute of Urban Agriculture and the Sichuan Pidu Linpan Farming Culture System, a living testament to traditional agrarian practices.
International Smart Agriculture Dialogue: Delving into AI-assisted farming and data-driven agricultural transitions, this session will highlight global advancements in precision agriculture.
Global Youth-Driven Innovation and Development Dialogue: Centered on Agricultural Heritage and Resilient Habitat, scholars from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, and Peking University will engage in interdisciplinary dialogues with institutions like the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization.
Agricultural Heritage Branding Workshop: Hosted at Mengdingshan Academy for Cooperative Development in Ya’an, this workshop will strategize heritage-based brand development through case studies like the Mengdingshan Tea Culture System.
Participants also will pay a field visit to Pujiang Mingyue Agro-tourism Piloting Village, to experience firsthand the "Chengdu Model" of rural revitalization.
By bridging cutting-edge technology with cultural preservation, the 2025 World Food Forum Chengdu Launching Week seeks to catalyze actionable solutions for a resilient and inclusive global food future.