The IAAS Podcast is back with a very special episode! This time, we’re taking you behind the mic to discover the story of the podcast itself. Instead of featuring an outside guest, we invited our very own Podcast Manager, Chaimae, to share what really happens behind the scenes. From her personal journey with IAAS, to the different roles that make each episode possible, to the challenges and last-minute crises the team has faced — this episode is all about giving you a closer look at how the IAAS Podcast comes alive.

Chaimae also shares valuable advice for students who want to join the podcast team, and for IAAS national or local committees thinking about launching their own podcast projects. Whether you dream of hosting, editing, managing, or simply contributing to storytelling in IAAS, this episode will inspire you to take the first step.

If you’ve ever wondered how a podcast grows, what it takes to keep it running, and how it connects voices from across the globe, then this conversation is for you. 

Dives into the transformative impact of the Train-New-Trainers (TNT) program, a flagship initiative of the International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS). Featuring guests Lyda Michopoulou, the Training Coordinator of TNT, and Chaimae Zergoun, an experienced IAAS Member, the episode highlights the program’s unique approach to empowering young Trainers through training design, delivery, and game design. Set in the vibrant city of Essaouira, Morocco, this year's event blends skill-building with cultural exchange, creating a ripple effect of knowledge and leadership across communities. 

Join host Melike Ayse Karaçaylı in this episode of the IAAS podcast as she sits down with Salma Naji, External Relations Director of the Food and Agriculture Youth Institute (FAYI). Discover how this youth-driven initiative is empowering Millennials and Gen Z to tackle global challenges like sustainability, climate change, and food security. Learn about FAYI's mission to transform agriculture through education, collaboration, and leadership, and find out how you can be part of the movement for a sustainable future.episode of the IAAS podcast as she sits down with Salma Naji, External Relations Director of the Food and Agriculture Youth Institute (FAYI). Discover how this youth-driven initiative is empowering Millennials and Gen Z to tackle global challenges like sustainability, climate change, and food security. Learn about FAYI's mission to transform agriculture through education, collaboration, and leadership, and find out how you can be part of the movement for a sustainable future.

Join host Oumaima Elouirrani as she explores the transformative work of the 2024 World Food Forum. With its theme, “Good Food for All, for Today and Tomorrow,” this episode highlights how youth action, innovation, and partnerships are reshaping global agrifood systems. Featuring Paula Trakostanec, a business developer and consultant, and Sagar Paudel, a youth agriculture advocate, the discussion delves into initiatives that empower young leaders, promote sustainable practices, and foster collaborative solutions to tackle food security challenges worldwide.

We're excited to share details about the Food Systems Innovation Challenge, a global competition organized by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and the Netherlands Food Partnership. This initiative brings together young minds from around the world to develop innovative solutions for local food systems, with funding support to bring their ideas to life!