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As the global community gathers for the 23rd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), the side event "Harmony High" emerges as a beacon of inspiration, celebrating the resilience of Indigenous youth. This event is dedicated to unravelling the rich tapestry meticulously woven by Indigenous youth, particularly focusing on their contributions to sustainable agriculture in mountainous regions.

Briefing by Maurizio Martina, Deputy Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, during the 9560th meeting of the Security Council.

Considering the momentum from COP28, the FAO Liaison Offices in Geneva and New York and the FAO Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) will jointly organize a hybrid briefing to discuss the outcomes from COP28 and their implications for agrifood systems.

This side event focuses on scaling up strategic partnership to advance Science, Technology and Innovation in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) towards a resilient future. The side event aims to explore and promote effective partnerships in science, technology and innovation to facilitate resilience prosperity and to achieve sustainable development in SIDS.

On the occasion of the 1st Preparatory Committee Meeting for the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is organizing a side event on a brand-new policy roadmap to achieve SDG 2 Zero Hunger through ten action areas that would not only transform agrifood systems to provide healthy food for all, but also factor in climate-change measures along the way.

Catalyzing global action for sustainable and resilient agri–food systems transformation to accelerate SDGs

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The global economy experienced a renewed slowdown in 2022 fueled by a series of overlapping crises, including the continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, more frequent extreme climatic events and conflict, increased food and fertilizer prices, general inflation and tightening financial conditions in most regions.f

Bees and other pollinators are fundamental for the health of ecosystems and food security. They help maintain biodiversity and ensure the production of nutritious food.

The event, to be opened by FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, will focus on smallholder tea producers, who account for over 60 percent of global tea production. The day aims to raise awareness of the cultural, heritage and economic significance of tea around the globe.

The 74th Session of the General Assembly decided to designate 21 May as the International Tea Day. As an important economic crop, tea can play a significant role in rural development, poverty eradication and food security around the world.

The United Nations will celebrate on 10 May 2023, the third International Day of Argania, since its proclamation by General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/262 in 2021. Theme: Socio-economic development & sustainability of the Argan ecosystem.