On the occasion of World Food Day 2026, global leaders emphasized the importance of effective innovation for the achievement of FAO’s enduring mission to end hunger and build resilient agrifood systems across the globe.
Nearly 1,000 students aged 9 to 13 packed into FAO headquarters on 15 October for Junior World Food Day 2026, with many more tuning in online.
Through sport, cooking and responsible fashion, the event showed young people how innovation and everyday choices can help build healthier, more sustainable food systems.
Read more about the event and watch the webcast if you missed it!
From 12 to 16 October, a week of culinary and educational events at the FoodS Lab marked the first anniversary of FAO’s Food and Agriculture Museum and Network (FAO MuNe).
Over the past year, the Museum has brought together people, stories, traditions and innovations from around the world, inspiring action for a better food future both within and beyond its walls.
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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Pordenone (Italy)
The Municipality of Pordenone illuminated the Loggia of the Town Hall in blue on 16 October to mark World Food Day 2026,...
Rome (Italy)
On 16 October 2026, at the FAO headquarters in Rome, the Food Atlas of Ligurian Dishes will be presented.
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