World Pulses Day


World Pulses Day
Observed byUnited Nations
DateFebruary 10
FrequencyAnnual

World Pulses Day is an international day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to recognize the importance of pulses (dry beans, lentils, dry peas, chickpeas, lupins) as a global food.

Establishment and purpose

It was designated to fall on February 10 each year since 2019 by the seventy-third session of the United Nations General Assembly on December 20, 2018. The date aims to bring attention to activities and information connected to the pulse sector worldwide.[1][2]

World Pulses Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production aimed towards food security and nutrition.[1]

The official designation is also linked to the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a comprehensive set of universal and transformative Sustainable Development Goals that seek to strengthen universal peace.[citation needed]

World Pulses Day also seeks to maintain momentum gained during FAO's announcement of 2016 as the International Year of Pulses.[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "New UN resolutions sharpen focus on plant health, food safety and pulses". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 2018-12-20. Archived from the original on 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
  2. ^ "Assistance to Palestinian People, Compliance with Court Ruling Concerning Violation of Convention on Consular Relations among Texts Adopted by General Assembly". United Nations – Meetings Coverage and Press Releases. 2018-12-20.
  3. ^ "International Year of Pulses 2016". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

World Pulses Day. Main website hub for World Pulses Day, with links in multiple languages. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.