Ameena Nazreen A S received a US$500 cash award at the Global Youth Institute on October 23, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The institute was held alongside the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, organised by the World Food Prize Foundation under the theme “Before Hunger Wins”.
The Global Youth Institute brings together high school students from different countries to discuss food and nutrition security, sustainable agriculture and agricultural innovation.
Key Highlights
- Award recipient: Ameena Nazreen A S
- Award amount: US$500
- Event: Global Youth Institute 2026
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Associated event: Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue
- Theme: “Before Hunger Wins”
- Organiser: World Food Prize Foundation
About the Global Youth Institute
The Global Youth Institute is an annual international programme that brings high school students together to explore challenges related to food systems, nutrition security and sustainable agriculture.
Participating students present research papers on food-system challenges and exchange ideas with international peers and experts.
In 2026, seven high school students from India were selected through the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)-YUVA initiative to participate in the institute. They presented research papers on food-security challenges and sustainable agricultural systems.
Separately, on July 14, 2026, Nagappan N., a Class XII student at Reliance Foundation School in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, was selected as one of ten students from India to represent the country at the institute. He was chosen through the NAAS-YUVA Selection Drive.
Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
Food security exists when all people have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) identifies four dimensions of food security.
| Dimension | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Availability | Adequate food supplies are present. |
| Access | People can obtain food physically and economically. |
| Utilisation | Food is safe and nutritious and supports good nutrition. |
| Stability | Food availability, access and utilisation remain reliable over time. |
Sustainable agriculture aims to meet present food needs while maintaining the natural resources and productive capacity required for future farming. Agricultural innovation may include improved crop varieties, farming methods and technologies that support food production and resource management.
NAAS Signs MoU with CAST, USA
During the symposium, the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), USA.
The agreement covers cooperation in agricultural research, capacity building and knowledge exchange.
Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue 2026
The 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue took place from October 20 to 22, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. It was organised by the World Food Prize Foundation under the theme “Before Hunger Wins”.
Norman E. Borlaug was an American agronomist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate associated with the Green Revolution.
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