Pulses are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food and feed, such as beans, chickpeas, and peas, which greatly benefit food security, nutrition, climate action, and biodiversity due to their low water footprint and high nutritional value.

Precisely, this year's theme "Pulses for a Sustainable Future" speaks to the benefits they provide to agrifood systems and the environment, and their critical role in addressing challenges such as poverty, soil health, and human nutrition to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Day will also put the spotlight on the global pulses sector, and how it proves to be a positive driver in ensuring the resilience of regional and global supply chains, enabling consumers to access nutritious foods and contributing to the sustainable use of natural resources.

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu will deliver opening remarks for Friday's event at 14:05 CET, followed by speeches from leading officials including Saadia Elmubarak Ahmed Daak, Alternate Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Sudan to FAO, and Cindy Brown, President of the Global Pulse Confederation.

The event will showcase a video and a list of experts presenting case studies highlighting the benefits pulses are offering in regions such as West Africa and Latin America, as well as nations including France and India.

Journalists wishing to join the virtual event can register here.
The event will also be webcast here.

Journalists interested in interviewing FAO experts in connection with the event may contact the FAO newsroom (FAO-Newsroom@fao.org).