World Pulses Day 2023; February 10th.

                                 

FORUM: “Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems.” World Pulses Day 2023.

Pulses contribute to increasing the resilience of farming systems and providing a Better Life for farmers in water scarce environments, as they have a low water footprint and can better tolerate drought and climate-related disasters compared with other food crops, making them an essential tool to adapt and mitigate climate change. Including pulses in various farming systems (e.g. agroforestry, intercropping and integrated farming systems) can help to increase the resilience of agriculture livelihoods and improve productivity. Furthermore, on the economic side, the global pulses industry, dealing with pulses production and trade, proves to be a positive driver in ensuring the resilience of regional and global supply chains, enabling consumers to access nutritious foods and contributing to the sustainable use of natural resources. Follow the conversations withthe hashtags: #WorldPulsesDay; #LovePulses; #10February.

EVENTS: Based on the benefits that pulses provide to agrifood systems and the environment, the FAO Steering Committee selected “Pulses for a Sustainable Future” as the theme for the 2023 World Pulses Day celebration. Join us online on 10 February 2023 from 14:00–15:30 CET. To participate to the virtual event; Register and get the agenda.

Pulses contribute to creating livelihood opportunities and equity, says FAO.

SECTION A: OPENING AND KEYNOTES. 

Moderator: Ms Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

- Opening Remarks by Mr QU Dongyu Director-General, FAO

- Keynote Address by Ms Saadia Elmubarak Ahmed Daak Agricultural Counsellor Alternate Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Sudan to FAO

- Keynote Address by Ms Cindy Brown President Global Pulse Confederation.

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SECTION B: Presentation on Pulses for a sustainable future and conclusion.

Moderator: Jingyuan Xia, Director, FAO Plant Production and Protection Division.

- Presentation of 2023 promotional video.

- Pulses for developing sub-Saharan Africa sustainably by Mr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki Honorary President, Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat (SWAC)

- The national strategy for plant protein: An example from France by Ms Maud Iacomelli Deputy Head of the Unit for field crops, seeds and processed products Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, France.

- Future of pulses for sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean by Mr Tito Claure Chief Coordinator, Latin American Network of Pulse Researchers.

- The hidden benefits of pulses by Ms Rujuta Diwekar Leading sports science and nutrition expert, the Republic of India.

- Q&A session.

- Closing Remarks by Her Excellency Fatimata Cheiffou Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Niger to FAO and Chairperson of the World Pulses Day Steering Committee