A/RES/73/251
World Pulses Day
the globe, and recognizing that the high iron content of pulses, when combined with
food high in vitamin C, makes them a potent food for replenishing iron stores,
particularly for women of reproductive age, as well as a source of plant -based protein
for animals,
Recognizing that pulses are leguminous plants that have nitrogen-fixing
properties which can contribute to increasing soil fertility and have a positive impact
on the environment,
Recognizing also that in many countries women have the primary responsibility
for the cultivation of pulses, and recognizing further the importance of empowering
the women who grow them,
Recognizing further the potential of pulses to further the achievement of the
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
Recalling that health organizations recommend a healthy diet, which may
include pulses, to optimize nutrition as well as to help prevent and manage such
chronic diseases as obesity, diabetes, coronary conditions and cancer,
Affirming the need to continue to heighten public awareness of the nutritional
benefits of eating a variety of food, including pulses, and affirming also the
contribution of pulses to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the need to further
promote sustainable agriculture,
1.
Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on activities during the
International Year of Pulses, 2016; 1
2.
Decides to designate 10 February as World Pulses Day;
3.
Invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system,
other international and regional organizations, the private sector and civil society,
including non-governmental organizations, individuals and other relevant
stakeholders, to observe World Pulses Day in an appropriate manner and in
accordance with national priorities;
4.
Invites the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to
facilitate the observance of World Pulses Day, in collaboration with other relevant
organizations, mindful of the provisions contained in the annex to Economic and
Social Council resolution 1980/67;
5.
Stresses that the cost of all activities that may arise from the
implementation of the present resolution should be met from voluntary contributions;
6.
Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the
attention of all Member States, the organizations of the United Nations system and
other relevant stakeholders for appropriate observance.
62nd plenary meeting
20 December 2018
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