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The world is poised to mark the International Tea Day on 21 May,
at a challenging time for our economies and societies. Tea can play a key role both in bringing people together and as an engine of economic recovery, particularly for many low-income
countries. But there’s an urgent need to reflect on how to bring improvements to the sector and the livelihoods it represents and to overcome the challenges of sustainability and market price volatility.
In this context
on 23 May the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is
hosting a virtual celebration for International Tea Day, featuring contributions from the Permanent Representations
of Argentina, China, India, Tanzania and the United Kingdom showcasing their unique tea-drinking traditions or ceremonies surrounding the beverage.
This will be followed by a panel discussion on how to achieve a better, fairer, more inclusive and sustainable tea industry and how to boost tea consumption through innovative and forward-looking
strategies.
The event can be followed on Zoom by registering
HERE
and will also be webcast live HERE
Speakers will include:
High Level segment 1200-1300 CEST
QU Dongyu,
Director-General, FAO
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim,
Former President of Mauritius and biodiversity scientist
Panel discussion 13:30-14:30 CEST
Sharon Hall, Chairperson of the FAO Intergovernmental
Group on Tea
YU Lu, Deputy President, China Chamber of Commerce (CCCFNA)
Charles Manegene, Regional Manager, Kenya Tea Development Agency
Dilhan Fernando, CEO, Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company
Marco Bertona, President, Italy Tea & Infusions Association (ITA.Tea)
John Davison, CEO, Ekaterra
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