On October 16, World Food Day is marked, an initiative of the UN that highlights the right to food and the need to transform agri-food systems to ensure safe and accessible food.

World Food Day, celebrated annually on October 16, is an initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) that highlights the fundamental right to food. The theme for 2024, 'The Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future', emphasizes the need to transform agri-food systems to ensure safe and nutritious food. FAO draws attention to global challenges such as conflicts, climate change, and inequalities that affect food security. In 2023, the focus was on the role of water in food production, highlighting the importance of responsible management of water resources. The day aims to raise awareness of global food issues and promote international solidarity. In Romania, October 16 is also National Food Day, encouraging sustainable behaviors. FAO emphasizes that conscious choices in nutrition can improve health and the environment, promoting a better future for all.