FAO rallies global community behind 2023 theme: Water is Life, Water is Food - Leave No One Behind
The global ceremony marking this year’s World Food Day 2023 took place here today, against a backdrop of increasing world hunger and conflicts. In particular, participants stressed water’s critical role in underpinning our food security and how we can better manage and not take for granted this precious and finite resource.
During this special event, youth engaged in a cross-cultural conversation calling for water action for food. They were joined by the renowned chefs Max Mariola, Bela Gil, Fatmata Binta and Anahita Dhondy, FAO Goodwill Ambassadors Diarmuid Gavin from Ireland and Rodrigo Pacheco from Ecuador, influencers and advocates, and many more for an inspiring day filled with stories, music, art, the launch of the new music video "Water is life, water is food". The event also featured messages from water heroes around the world and a live performance by the multicultural Piccola Orchestra di Tor Pignattara and friends.
Every year, hundreds of events and activities – from marathons and hunger marches, to exhibitions, cultural performances, contests and concerts – are organised in around 150 countries across the world to celebrate World Food Day.
Our World Food Day friends are getting creative and helping to spread the word! Take advantage of this opportunity to call for action and remember to post your activity or event on the World Food Day map and use our free material!
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