Celebrating the 2026 International Day of Forests and World Water Day
Rome (Italy), 19/03/2026
Join FAO on Thursday 19 March at 11:00 (UTC+1) for a high-level global event to celebrate the International Day of Forests, with its theme of Forests and economies, and World Water Day, with its theme of Water and gender.
The event will explore the vital linkages between forests and water and their importance for healthy economies and gender equality. It will show how forests support family and community farming, boost agricultural productivity and protect watersheds, and why promoting gender equality in agricultural water management is a powerful development opportunity.
The event will feature a special guest speaker – singer, songwriter and record producer Elisa, who will talk about “where forests and water become music”.
Interpretation will be available in 6 languages and livestreamed.
Agenda
Time | Item |
11:00– 11:10 | Opening video message |
11:10 – 11:25 | “Where forests and water become music” |
11:25 – 11:40 | Keynote speech, “An optimist’s guide to trees and water” Video, “Forests and water” |
11:40 – 12:10 | Country experiences
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12:10 – 12:15 | World Water Council |
| 12:15 – 12:25 | Perspectives from women farmers Ms Nadia Savino, farmer, Chief Executive Officer of BiAzienda Agricola BioLu, and member, Slow Food Italy |
| 12:25 – 12:30 | Closing remarks Godfrey Magwenzi, Deputy Director-General, FAO |
12:30 – 12:40 | Musical performance |