World Cotton Day 2025 | 7 October
07 Oct 2025, 02:00 –02:00 (Rome time) Iraq Room (FAO Headquarters)
World Cotton Day 2025 - The Fabric of our Lives
Organized jointly by the Republic of Chad, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the International Trade Centre (ITC)
Celebration of World Cotton Day (WCD) will take place on Tuesday, 7 October 2025 at FAO headquarters.
This year’s celebration will showcase the many opportunities within the cotton sector, highlighting its vital role in fostering international trade and inclusive economic growth. Discussions will focus on boosting productivity at all levels, advancing innovative strategies for adding value along the value chain, and reinforcing the power of trade to support a better future for all.
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