FAO Talks – Balparmak & Middle East Technical University

Ankara (Türkiye), 26/10/2026

Under the FAO Talks series, organized in collaboration with Balparmak and Middle East Technical University (METU), this WFD event will contribute to the International year of Woman Farmer and foc...

Youth Gathering on the Road to COP31

Bursa (Türkiye), 23/10/2026

Building on the 2026 World Food Day focus on innovation, the event will bring together FAO, HEKTAŞ (private sector company) and students from Bursa Uludağ University to explore the transformation...

Biodiversity, Food and the Future: From Living Landscapes to Living Agrifood Systems

Nevşehir (Türkiye), 20/10/2026

“Biodiversity, Food and the Future” will connect the innovation focus of World Food Day with the rich biological and cultural diversity of Cappadocia, its local food systems, gastronomy, tourism potential and university ecosystem...

World Food Forum Türkiye Youth Event

İzmir (Türkiye), 16/10/2026

The World Food Forum (WFF) Türkiye Youth Event will bring young people together through an Open Debate–Fishbowl format to explore the future of sustainable agrifood systems from a Youth Action pe...

World Food Day 2026 Main Event

İzmir (Türkiye), 16/10/2026

Held under the 2026 World Food Day theme, “Innovate today, nourish tomorrow”, the main WFD event will highlight the role of science, technology, data, traditional knowledge and inclusive approaches in transforming agrifood systems and ensuring access to sufficient, diverse, safe and nutritious f...

Launch of the 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) Report in Türkiye

Ankara (Türkiye), 06/10/2026

The national launch of the 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) Report will be organized at Lokman Hekim University, Ankara...

EuroCup Bahçeşehir Basketball Event

22/10/2025

Istanbul, Türkiye, Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, 22 October 2025, 16.00

In celebration of FAO’s 80th Anniversary and World Food Day, FAO and Bahçeşehir College are organizing a T-Shirt Slogan Design Contest to raise awareness among children about food security and sustainability. Primary and middle-school students will design t-shirts combining FAO-provided slogans...

Partnership Talks: Forests through the prism of the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme

Hybrid Event, 22/10/2025

Venue: Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Centre, Istanbul, Türkiye

Time: 12.30–14.30 (Türkiye time, GMT+3)

Join us for a special side event showcasing the achievements of the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme (FTFP), held during the 43rd session of the FAO European Forestry Commission (EFC) and the 8th European Forest Week...

Technical Launch of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 report

21/10/2025

Ankara, 21 October 2025, Economic Policy Research Foundation of Türkiye (TEPAV), 10.00–12.30

Organized by FAO and the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Türkiye (TEPAV), this event will present the findings of The State of Food Security and Nutrition 2025 report, which tracks global progress toward ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition in the context of the...

FAO Talks

17/10/2025

Istanbul, Türkiye, Özyeğin University, 17 October 2025, 10.00–12.30

As part of FAO’s global “365 Days of Action” campaign, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Organization and World Food Day, FAO is launching FAO Talks in Türkiye, a university panel series under the theme “Food and Agriculture: Talking for a Better Future Together”. The initiative aims to engage youth in discussion...

Today is World Food Day – Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future Main Event for World Food Day 2025

16/10/2025

Ankara, Türkiye, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Mehmet Akif Ersoy Meeting Hall, 16 October 2025, 10.00–12.15

The theme of World Food Day (WFD) for 2025 is “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”.

The main event for World Food Day 2025 will include opening remarks by senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, FAO-Türkiye, and the Federation...

Today is World Food Day – Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better FutureWorld Food Forum – Türkiye

16/10/2025

Ankara, Türkiye, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, 16 October 2025, 14.00–16.30

Established in 2021 by FAO, the World Food Forum (WFF) is a global platform that brings together young people, civil society, academia, the private sector and public institutions to transform sustainable food systems. With the aim of channelling the voices of young people and innovators, the WFF fosters...

Atakule projection

16/10/2025

Ankara, Türkiye, 16 October 2024, 19:00–06:00

On Thursday, 16 October, the Atakule tower will display a digital message in support of World Food Day 2025, illuminating the skies of Ankara. Please share pictures of Atakule and the World Food Day message on social media using the tags #WorldFoodDay #FoodHeroes #DünyaGıdaGünü #GıdaKahramanları @fao @faoturkiye @atakuleoffical.

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Today is World Food Day – Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future“Healthy Foods for a Healthy Future” Symposium

16/10/2025

Ankara, Türkiye, Hacettepe University Red Meeting Hall, 16 October 2024, 13.30–17.30

On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, a symposium organized jointly by FAO and Hacettepe University will take place in Ankara. The symposium will bring together experts to discuss global and national perspectives on access to healthy food, sustainable nutrition and agricultural resources. The program...

World Food Day Programme at Lokman Hekim University

13/10/2025

Ankara, Türkiye, Lokman Hekim University, 13 October 2025, 13.30–16.00

On 13 October 2025, Lokman Hekim University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, will host a World Food Day event in collaboration with FAO-Türkiye and WFP Türkiye under the theme “FAO 80: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”.

The programme runs from 13:30 to 16:0...

Digital Villages Training – Empowering Farmers for a Smarter Future

09/10/2025

Ankara, Türkiye, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9 October 2025, 10.00–16.00

Aligned with World Food Day 2025 and FAO’s Digital Villages Initiative (DVI), this training aims to equip farmers and women-led agricultural cooperatives with essential digital skills to enhance productivity, access public services and market products online. Through interactive sessions, participants will learn practical...

South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) opportunities for Türkiye in supporting national efforts towards agrifood systems transformation

08/10/2025

Ankara, Türkiye, Mövenpick Hotel, 8 Ekim 2025, 10.00-12.30

A new project on monitoring is kicking off with an Inception Workshop

06/10/2025

Time: 10.00-16.30 Türkiye time, GMT+3

Venue: International Agricultural Training Center (UTEM), Ankara – Türkiye

A launch event and Inception Workshop will be held for the project “Enhancing the capacity of results-based monitoring of internationally-financed projects to improve policymaking in food and agriculture sec...

Online training: Application of the Regional Guidelines – Value Chain Development and Market Access for Non-Wood Forest Products

25/09/2025

Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) play a vital role in the livelihoods of rural communities across Southeastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. These products – including medicinal and aromatic plants, mushrooms, nuts, and other non-timber goods – contribute significantly to household incomes, food security, and the preservation of traditional knowledge. However, many of these product...

Training series on ecosystem services assessment in livestock agroecosystem

15/08/2025 - 12/10/2025

The FAO Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership has announced a new series of regional trainings on ecosystem services assessment in livestoc...