World Food Day 2023
October 16 was determined as the founding date of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and this meaningful day is celebrated with enthusiasm every year as World Food Day. This special day is organized every year around a theme recorded by FAO. By focusing on water this year, the world emphasizes how vital it is for our life and food. On this special day, with the 2023 theme being "Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind", we focus on the role of water at every stage from food production to consumption.
The Connection of Water and Agriculture: It is important not to forget that water is the main driving force of agriculture. Agriculture cannot be sustained without water. Water is a critical factor for soil irrigation, plant growth and spoilage development. This year, World Food Day highlights how sustainable and effective use of food is critical to the future of agriculture.
Water and Food Security: Water is a fundamental building block for food security. Not only for agriculture, but also fish and other seafood from aquatic sources play a key role in the aquatic food chain. Water limitation and sustainability could threaten our food security. Therefore, protecting its water and using it sustainably has a critical food source to ensure the safety of future generations.
Conscious Water Use: World Food Day calls on individuals and companies to be private about their water use. Sustainable agricultural practices focus on strategies to protect water resources as well as using water effectively. This ensures that water remains healthy and abundant not only for generations over time, but also for generations to come.
With the theme "Water is Life, Water is Food", 2023 World Food Day emphasizes that water plays a key role in food security and the basis of life. Support for protecting water resources, using them effectively and increasing combined consumption are the steps we take for a more sustainable future. This special day is an opportunity to remind the relationship between water and food and the fact that water is not only a resource but also a productive element.
References:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO
