On the 16th of October, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in Morocco, marked World Food Day 2026 by illuminating its campuses in Benguerir, Rabat, and Laayoune in blue..
Held under the theme “Innovate Today for a Food-Secure Tomorrow,” this year's celebration highlighted the roles of research, innovation, and collective action in addressing food security and nutrition challenges.
Building on a collaboration established over several years, the initiative aimed to raise awareness within the University community of the importance of sustainable food security and the contributions of scientific and technological innovation to agricultural development.
Through this participation, UM6P reaffirmed its commitment to initiatives that promote food security, sustainable agriculture, and awareness of the challenges shaping the future of food systems.