International Year Of Fruits And Vegetables 2021
Fruit and vegetables become un s centerpiece for 2021.
International year of fruits and vegetables 2021. The united nations is observing 2021 as the international year of fruits and vegetables iyfv. The united nations is marking 2021 as the international year of fruits and vegetables iyfv highlighting their vital role in human nutrition and food security as well as urging efforts to improve sustainable production and reduce waste. Fao is the lead agency for celebrating the year in collaboration with other relevant organizations and bodies of the united nations system.
16 dec 2020 it s official next year is the international year of fruits and vegetables 2021. The initiative aims at raising awareness on the nutritional and health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption. Iyfv 2021 is dedicated to raising awareness about the critical role of fruits and vegetables in nutrition food security and health.
By declaring 2021 as the international year of fruits and vegetables we are taking a closer look at a critical sector and urging the adoption of a more holistic approach to production and. 19 december 2019 new york rome the un general assembly adopted resolutions designating 2021 as the international year of fruits and vegetables following request made by the fao conference. Fao welcomes this global recognition.
International year of peace and trust. The un general assembly designated 2021 the international year of fruits and vegetables iyfv. Un general assembly establishes fruit and vegetables international year.
The 74 th session of the united nations general assembly has declared 2021 as the international year of fruits and vegetables. The international year of fruits and vegetables 2021 falls within the un decade of action on nutrition 2016 2025 and the un decade of family farming undff 2019 2028. These observances reinforce each other while providing greater visibility to small scale producers and raise awareness on food security and nutrition.
By declaring 2021 as the international year of fruits and vegetables we are taking a closer look at a critical sector and urging the adoption of a more holistic approach to production and.