Young people are key agents in agrifood systems: both a vulnerable group, and one that can foster systemic change  . Food systems are the largest source of employment for young people, but do not always provide adequate livelihoods or decent working conditions . Regions with more youthful populations-such as Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Central America-are both highly vulnerable to climate change impacts and reliant on agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries for livelihoods . Rural youth in these sectors are particularly vulnerable, often with less access to land, water, capital and other resources, shaped by family and social relations, and fewer opportunities  . In these vulnerable regions, climate change compounds other drivers such as poverty to increase youth out-migration to urban areas or other regions  , which can further worsen rural economies. Young low-income rural women may be particularly marginalised and vulnerable due to systemic gender inequities in access to land, credit, employment, institutions and other resources  .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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