U.N. Officially Designates Oct. 1 International Coffee Day

"The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution March 10, while inviting the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to help facilitate the annual observance in collaboration with relevant organizations, particularly the International Coffee Organization (ICO)."

"The embrace of the holiday by the UN does not create a new coffee fund, nor does it tie directly to policy changes. Yet it does elevate the ICO's ongoing efforts to promote public awareness - particularly of issues affecting coffee production and sustainability - and government engagement."

"Recognizing the value of the coffee sector will raise awareness about its socio-economic importance and strengthen its contribution to eradicating poverty. We look forward to celebrating the day and its values."

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on March 10 establishing October 1 as International Coffee Day, granting formal UN status to the observance first created by the International Coffee Organization in 2015. The FAO will facilitate annual celebrations alongside the ICO and relevant organizations. While the designation does not create new funding or direct policy changes, it amplifies efforts to raise public awareness about coffee production issues and sustainability. The FAO's involvement connects future observances to its work on traceability, climate adaptation, farmer training, and investment mobilization. FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu emphasized that coffee sustains millions of farming households and recognizing the sector's value strengthens poverty eradication efforts.

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