(United States), New York (United States), 16/10/2023
World Food Day (WFD) is a landmark international UN observance bringing a number of partners and voices together around a shared pledge of working towards a world free of hunger and one where access to healthy diets for all is guaranteed. Previous iterations of World Food Day celebrations have harnessed collective actions and events across 150 countries worldwide, convening governments, businesses, civil society organizations, the media, and the general public under one common voice and call to action.
On 16 October 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) will host an event bringing together UN Permanent Representatives, New York City representatives and other local partners to celebrate “Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave no one behind.” and highlight the connection between urban food systems and food security, and the linkages to water. The event will feature speakers sharing diverse perspectives from around the globe on how to enhance the food security of local communities, and to build resilient urban food systems.
The event will be followed by a brunch reception and a tour of the gardens for those interested.
Programme
10:00 – 10:05: Performance of String Quartet of the UN Symphony Orchestra
10:05 – 10:10: Welcome remarks, Chief Executive Officer and The William C. Steere Sr. President, NYBG, and FAO New York Liaison Office Director
10:10 – 10:45: World Food Day: Reflections from High Level Dignitaries and Partners
10:45 – 10:50: New York Food Hero: Karen Washington, Bronx Green Up Initiative
10:50 – 10:55: Closing remarks, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs
10:55 – 11:45: Brunch buffet
11:45-12:45: Choice of Tour of NYBG locations for those interested: Edible Academy/Food Gardens, Conservatory, Native Plant Garden
