Don’t miss out on the World Food Day global ceremony happening on 16 October at 10:00 CEST at FAO headquarters. This year's theme, "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.", builds on hundreds of events and outreach activities taking place worldwide throughout October, all calling for action.
The Director-General of FAO will be joined by special guests, including the heads of the Rome-based UN agencies.The ceremony will also feature the presentation of the FAO Achievement Award and highlight 100 Women Heroes, marking the International Year of the Woman Farmer and the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026.
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Calling all students from ages 9-13! Mark your calendars for an exciting event on 15 October with special guests including youth activists, athletes, influencers and innovators. Join an inspiring conversation about food packed with stories, music, art and dance.
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From 12 to 16 October, a week of culinary and educational events at the FoodS Lab will mark the first anniversary of FAO’s Food and Agriculture Museum and Network (FAO MuNe), highlighting how today’s innovations can shape a better food future.
Around the globe, far and wide, join the World Food Day call to action with hundreds of events, from marathons and hunger marches to exhibitions, cultural performances, and concerts, all taking place in up to 150 countries.
Our World Food Day friends are bringing fresh ideas and spreading the message too! Don’t miss your chance to get involved—post your event on the Events map and use our free materials to amplify your impact.
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Rome (Italy)
Join us on 26 and 27 May in Piazza Pia, Rome, during Coopera 2026, Italy’s National Conference on Development Cooperation.
Venice (Italy)
As part of Venice Climate Week 2026 (3–8 June), FAO is present at Università Iuav di Venezia, in the Tolentini Cloister, with an installation exploring...
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