FAO in Geneva

World Food Day Activities in Geneva

16/10/2015

In the context of WFD and the International Year of Soils (IYS), LOG organized an exhibition on soils with the UNOG and the State of Geneva in the heart of the Palais des Nations to shed light on the importance of soils for food & nutrition security. The opening was launched in the presence of the Director-General of the UNOG, the State Counsellor of Geneva in charge of Environment & Agriculture, and LOG’s OiC, Sandra Aviles. Around 100 people from different sectors (State of Geneva, UN system, IOs, civil society, media & general public) attended the opening. The exhibition consisted of a giant carrot sculpture surrounded by 5 thematic boxes highlighting, "Soils nourish, soils store, soils are vulnerable, soils are a limited public good", with posters, banners and infographics on the IYS. There were also a variety of local fresh produce available for tasting to promote local farmers.

In addition, LOG collaborated with the city of Geneva, exposing 8 FAO flags next to UN flags on Pont du Mont-Blanc, a symbolic and visible location in the city. The WFD posters were displayed on all public transports going to the UN and the WFD video was broadcasted at the Geneva International Airport.