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
International Day of Forests 2025: Engaging the next generation in the connection between forests and foods
21/03/2025
FAO, together with the Government of Italy, and a forest expert and a master ice cream maker from Italy, educate young students on the significance...
FAO urges bold and urgent action to safeguard plant health as global body convenes in Rome
17/03/2025
Commission on Phytosanitary Measures: FAO Director-General highlights the need for innovation and digital solutions to strengthen global cooperation,...
Harlem Globetrotters named FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors
09/03/2025
The world-famous team brings its energy and commitment to the fight against food insecurity and waste
FAO Food Price Index rises in February
07/03/2025
Higher sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices drive the overall increase.
Somalia: Drought, conflict and high food prices risk pushing 4.4 million people into hunger, the Federal Government of Somalia and UN warn
26/02/2025
From FAO Regional Office for Africa
FAO welcomes UN Biodiversity COP16.2, highlights agrifood systems as key to achieving global biodiversity goals
24/02/2025
Colombia, the CBD Secretariat, and FAO join efforts to spotlight the importance of including agrifood systems in National Biodiversity Strategies...
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
International Day of Forests 2025: Engaging the next generation in the connection between forests and foods
21/03/2025
FAO, together with the Government of Italy, and a forest expert and a master ice cream maker from Italy, educate young students on the significance...
FAO urges bold and urgent action to safeguard plant health as global body convenes in Rome
17/03/2025
Commission on Phytosanitary Measures: FAO Director-General highlights the need for innovation and digital solutions to strengthen global cooperation,...
Harlem Globetrotters named FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors
09/03/2025
The world-famous team brings its energy and commitment to the fight against food insecurity and waste
FAO Food Price Index rises in February
07/03/2025
Higher sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices drive the overall increase.
Somalia: Drought, conflict and high food prices risk pushing 4.4 million people into hunger, the Federal Government of Somalia and UN warn
26/02/2025
From FAO Regional Office for Africa
FAO welcomes UN Biodiversity COP16.2, highlights agrifood systems as key to achieving global biodiversity goals
24/02/2025
Colombia, the CBD Secretariat, and FAO join efforts to spotlight the importance of including agrifood systems in National Biodiversity Strategies...
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
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
International Day of Forests 2025: Engaging the next generation in the connection between forests and foods
21/03/2025
FAO, together with the Government of Italy, and a forest expert and a master ice cream maker from Italy, educate young students on the significance...
FAO urges bold and urgent action to safeguard plant health as global body convenes in Rome
17/03/2025
Commission on Phytosanitary Measures: FAO Director-General highlights the need for innovation and digital solutions to strengthen global cooperation,...
Harlem Globetrotters named FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors
09/03/2025
The world-famous team brings its energy and commitment to the fight against food insecurity and waste
FAO Food Price Index rises in February
07/03/2025
Higher sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices drive the overall increase.
Somalia: Drought, conflict and high food prices risk pushing 4.4 million people into hunger, the Federal Government of Somalia and UN warn
26/02/2025
From FAO Regional Office for Africa
FAO welcomes UN Biodiversity COP16.2, highlights agrifood systems as key to achieving global biodiversity goals
24/02/2025
Colombia, the CBD Secretariat, and FAO join efforts to spotlight the importance of including agrifood systems in National Biodiversity Strategies...
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
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
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/ 3
2025
Forests and Foods: International Day of Forests 2025 at FAO Park
(Italy), 21/03/2025
Join us on the International Day of Forests, 21 March 2025 (11 a.m. - 1 p.m. CET), at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome for a special event dedicated to forests and foods. Explore the Global Library of Trees and Flowers - FAO Park (entrance via Leone XIII, largo Martin Luther King...
16/ 3
2025
ACEA #RunForWater: join the marathon!
Rome (Italy), 16/03/2025
On 16 March, join us for a special race that will cross the heart of Rome, starting from the Fori Imperiali, passing by Circus Maximus and Castel Sant’Angelo, and up to the Colosseum.
9/ 3
2025
Designation Ceremony of the Harlem Globetrotters as FAO Goodwill Ambassador
(Italy), 09/03/2025
Harlem Globetrotters made their return on Sunday 9 March at the Palazzo Dello Sport for a special event highlighting their commitment to using sport as a driver for change. As a legendary basketball team renowned for blending athletic excellence with a deep dedication to global impact, they continue to champion FAO’s mission of a hunger-free world by raising awareness of food security, nutritio...
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.
