Join the celebration for World Pulses Day 2024: registration is open

World Pulses Day, celebrated annually on 10 February, marks a significant commitment to sustainable agriculture and nutrition, highlighting the crucial role pulses play in sustainable agrifood systems. There are numerous types of pulses differing in local significance and with a total global production of 96 million tons per year; the most common being beans, chickpeas and peas.

FAO will host a global celebration on Thursday, 8 February 2024, at 12.30-14.30 (CET), that is open to everyone. Participants will hear about how pulses contribute to healthy soils, resilient, sustainable agrifood systems and human nutrition.

This year, the theme is: “Pulses: nourishing soils and people”.

FAO champions this initiative, emphasizing the importance of pulses in healthy diets and resilient agrifood systems, not only to raise public awareness, but to advocate for sustainable pulse production and consumption.

The World Pulses Day website has been launched to promote the international Day – a platform designed to make it easy and fun for everyone to get involved. The website targets a global audience with different interests and backgrounds, providing engaging facts and figures as well as resources to learn more about pulses.

A wide range of communication materials are available to help governments, individuals and organizations engage their audiences in celebrating this special day. The World Pulses Day 2024 guide showcases various ways to get involved and help spread awareness, whether it's through sharing information on social media or organizing events.

Visit the website to register for the event, explore a wealth of resources and discover how you can contribute to promoting pulses. Let's unite in our efforts and make a tangible difference in our world. Your participation matters – be part of the change!