"These words are for you.
For you and for anyone who considers planet Earth to be their
home. For you, politician. For you, farmer. For you, teacher,
businessman, journalist, activist, researcher. These words are
for you, citizen".
That is how the BCFN Youth Manifesto begins.
In the document six groups of people named in the
introduction are addressed. A precise appeal is directed to each
of them.
"The planet-people-food relationship has broken down," it
continues.
"There are people who go to bed hungry and yet we continue
to waste food. There are people who die of hunger and yet
obesity is rising.
"At the same time, unsustainable agriculture is pushing
the environment to the limit. We must all assume responsibility
for the wellbeing of our common home for a shared future.
"We came here today from all over the world with the
desire to make some concrete proposals for the global challenges
facing the plant, its peoples and its food.
"This Youth Manifesto is our contribution to the Milan
Charter. It proposes a new approach to the issue of food
sustainability for a more secure, healthier planet... It is not
too late to create the world that we imagine.
"We make our appeal to politicians, farmers, teachers,
businessmen, journalists, activists and researchers from all
nations to make their voices heard together with us.
"We need each of you to join forces and work together to
resolve this crisis".
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