World Food Day 2022

In news– World Food Day is observed annually on October 16 every year.

History of the day-

- The annual celebration commemorates the founding in 1945 of the FAO.
- Former Hungarian Minister of Agriculture and Food Dr. Pal Romany suggested the establishment of World Food Day in November 1979.
- It is celebrated in more than 150 countries around the world.
- In order to mark the anniversary of the founding of the FAO of the United Nations, every year, World Food Day is celebrated across the globe on October 16.
The theme for 2022 is Leave NO ONE behind.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-

It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
It was founded on 16 October 1945. FAO’s headquarters is in Rome.
Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
With 195 members – 194 countries and the European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
It helps governments and development agencies coordinate their activities to improve and develop agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and water resources.
It also conducts research, provides technical assistance to projects, operates educational and training programs, and collects data on agricultural output, production, and development.
The FAO is governed by a biennial conference representing each member country and the European Union, which elects a 49-member executive council.
The Director-General, currently Qu Dongyu of China, serves as the chief administrative officer.

Note:

The UN system, also known unofficially as the ‘UN family’, is made up of the UN itself and a series of Programmes, Funds and Specialized Agencies, all with their own leadership and budget.
The Specialized Agencies are independent international organizations funded by both voluntary and assessed contributions.

Further reading: https://journalsofindia.com/state-of-food-security-and-nutrition-in-the-worldsofi-report-2022/