Partnership at a Glance
Italy and FAO have a unique relationship. As host country to FAO’s headquarters since 1951, Italy has been an integral part of the history and culture of FAO and an active contributor to the Organization’s work and Rome-based events.
It is no surprise, then, that Italy has been a crucial partner in FAO’s mission to reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition worldwide. To this end, Italy has long provided expertise and financial support to FAO’s work towards stronger food security and sustainable development, including in the most fragile areas on the planet. This is mirrored in the official development framework that Italy has set itself over the years.
In the spotlight
Global Conference on Geographical Indications opens in Rome
18/02/2025
FAO and Italy lead discussions on origin-linked products, sustainability and innovation
Benchmark for world food commodity prices down in January
07/02/2025
International quotations for sugar and vegetable oils drive FAO Food Price Index lower
Gaza: Immediate action must combine emergency relief with the restoration of local food production
28/01/2025
Latest geospatial assessment from FAO and UNOSAT highlights devastating impact of conflict on agrifood systems infrastructure
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Italy, FAO and WFP continue collaboration to sustain the livelihoods of farmers in Al Ghab
22/01/2025
Italy, FAO and WFP continue collaboration to sustain the livelihoods of farmers in Al Ghab
Rising vegetable oil quotations push FAO Food Price Index slightly higher in November
06/12/2024
New forecasts point to declining but still comfortable global cereals stock-to-use ratio
FAO at COP29: Calling for investment in agrifood systems to tackle the climate crisis
25/11/2024
At the global meeting in Azerbaijan, FAO raised agrifood solutions as key for addressing the climate crisis and supported the COP29 Presidency with...
Collaboration between mountain communities and Italian fashion designers wins Japan World Expo 2025 award
18/11/2024
Acknowledgement to the programme – a Mountain Partnership initiative – highlights best practices for ethical clothing design and production
FAO urges all its Members and partners to join the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty
18/11/2024
G20’s initiative is officially launched in Brazil. FAO will host the Global Alliance’s Support Mechanism
FAO Statistical Yearbook 2024 reveals critical insights on the sustainability of global agriculture, food security, and the importance of agrifood systems in employment
18/11/2024
The publication provides a thorough analysis of emerging trends and ongoing challenges in food production, food security and nutrition, and the environmental...
Unhealthy dietary patterns drive $8 trillion in annual hidden costs of global agrifood systems
08/11/2024
About 70 percent of global hidden costs stem from health impacts linked to non-communicable diseases, particularly in more industrialized agrifood...
FAO Food Price Index rises in October, to highest level in 18 months
08/11/2024
Global cereal production and trade likely to decline from last year
The Harlem Globetrotters and FAO unite to promote the right to foods
24/10/2024
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters took Rome by storm during World Food Day and Junior World Food Day
G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting: FAO calls for increased focus on Africa amid rising hunger
23/10/2024
Director-General QU Dongyu underlines FAO commitment to the G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative put forward by Italian Presidency
“The situation in the Middle East is catastrophic,” says FAO Director-General
22/10/2024
QU Dongyu addresses the Session on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East during G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting
FAO welcomes the adoption of the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture
17/10/2024
Director-General highlights the need to address intensifying water scarcity threatening global food security and the lives and livelihoods of millions...
Inspiring the future: Junior World Food Day and World Food Forum celebrate young changemakers
17/10/2024
Close to 1 000 students and influential advocates and Food Heroes join forces at FAO to discuss the vital themes: “Right to Foods for a Better Life...
World Food Day 2024: Global ceremony highlights the right to nutritious safe and affordable foods
16/10/2024
FAO rallies global community behind the 2024 theme: Right to Foods for a better life and a better future - Leave No One Behind
World Food Forum: Paradise Bank, a forest-themed art exhibition opens at The Rome Botanical Gardens
10/10/2024
Brazilian-Italian artist Lucas Memmola’s installation addresses deforestation and the importance of Indigenous Peoples in safeguarding forests
FAO Announces new Food and Agriculture Museum and Network in Rome during audience with Italian President Mattarella
08/10/2024
At the Quirinale Palace, QU Dongyu presents key themes for the upcoming World Food Forum and World Food Day
Gaza: Geospatial data shows intensifying damage to cropland
03/10/2024
New FAO and UNOSAT assessment highlights the impact of conflict on Gaza’s agricultural infrastructure
Events
FAO’s 80th anniversary
World Food Day 2024 launched 365 days of action to FAO’s 80th anniversary – a global call to write the next chapter of FAO’s journey together. Join us as we kick off celebrations early to build an unforgettable anniversary. A sustainable world is one where everyone counts. Each of us, including youth, can take action to create a better future for all.
21/ 10
2024
Volley Scuola joins FAO to promote sustainable food awareness
(Italy), 21/10/2024
On October 21, the final seminar of the thirty-first edition of Volley Scuola took place at the Carlo Urbani Institute in Acilia, in connection with the World Food Day celebrated by FAO.
17/ 10
2024
The Harlem Globetrotters and FAO unite to promote the right to foods
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 17/10/2024
The Harlem Globetrotters teamed up with FAO to raise awareness about food security and healthy eating. Players Darnell ‘Speedy’ Artis and Arysia 'Ace' Porter inspired children to think about what they eat while highlighting the importance of reducing food waste and ensuring the right to foods for all.
4/ 12
2024
Workshop on sustainable fashion at "Più libri più liberi" (Rome Book Fair)
Rome (Italy), 04/12/2024
On 4 December at 11:00, as part of Più libri più liberi (Rome Book Fair), a special workshop inspired by the junior activity book Story of a t-shirt will be held at Spazio Giovani in Rome’s iconic La Nuvola. Organized by FAO with the support of Biblioteche di Roma and WRÅD, this workshop introd...
Global Library of Trees and Flowers – FAO Park
Amid the remarkable and historic green area of Rome at Villa Doria Pamphilj, the Global Library of Trees and Flowers – FAO Park is coming alive! Thanks to this multipartner initiative, the park is growing with one hundred newly planted trees and plants of various species, representing 7 diverse regions from around the world.
Come explore this global park, where sustainable practices and diverse flora are taking root. Watch as this beautiful space flourishes in the months ahead!
Together, we can learn from nature and plant the seed for a sustainable future.
