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Rome’s Rooftop Festival at FAO
01/08/2023
FAO is opening its doors to the public on Wednesday 2 and Friday 4 August as part of Rome's Rooftop Festival ("Festival delle Terrazze").
UNFSS+2 Official Closing
26/07/2023
As UNFSS+2 closes, FAO reiterates its commitment to support nations in accelerating the pace of transforming agrifood systems.
World Farmers Markets Coalition for sustainable food systems
25/07/2023
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Antonio Tajani, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry of Italy, Francesco Lollobrigida, the President of Coldiretti, Ettore Prandini and the President of the World Farmers Markets Coalition, Richard McCar...
UNFSS+2 Director-General Meetings
26/07/2023
On the third day of the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu met Maria Tripodi, Undersecretary Minister Foreign Affairs of Italy.
UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment - DAY 2 Leadership Dialogues
25/07/2023
Anna Maria Bernini, Italian Minister of University and Research of Italy, intervenes at the Leadership Dialogues on Science, Technology and Innovation, during the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment.
UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment - DAY 1 Leadership Dialogues
24/07/2023
Francesco Lollobrigida, Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry of Italy, participates to the Leadership Dialogues on Healthy diets, Cultures and Traditions on the occasion of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment.
UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment - Official Opening
24/07/2023
The UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) kicked off on Monday, 24th July 2023 at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome with a high-level opening ceremony attended by over 20 heads of State and Government, and a strong call for accelerating action to transform global agrifood systems.
International Conference on Development and Migration
23/07/2023
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses the International Conference on Development and Migration convened by Italy.
FAO Director-General Travel - Naples, Portici, San Giovanni a Teduccio
18/07/2023
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu meeting with Matteo Lorito, Rector of University of Naples Federico II.
Launch of FAO Park - Global Library of Trees and Flowers
03/07/2023
Across 2.5 hectares on the grounds of Rome’s Villa Pamphilj the FAO Park Global Library of Trees and Flowers is growing with ideas to cultivate sustainable practices.
G20 Foreign Affairs and Development Ministerial Meetings in Matera
28/06/2021
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu was welcomed by Luigi Di Maio, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italy and Marina Sereni, former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italy at the G20 Foreign Affairs and Development Ministerial Meetings in Matera.
G20 Environment Ministerial Meeting in Naples
21/07/2021
On 22 July 2021, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu attended the G20 Environment Ministerial Meeting in Naples.
G20 Digital Ministers' Meeting in Trieste
04/08/2021
On August 5, 2021, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu attended the G20 Digital Ministers' Meeting in Trieste.
Global Health Summit in Rome
21/05/2021
On 21 May 2021 in Rome, Italy, as chair of the G20 , and the European Commission co-hosted the Global Health Summit.
G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Florence
16/09/2021
The Italian G20 Presidency hosted the two-day meeting (17-18 September 2021), which focused on the sustainability of agricultural and food systems. Prior to this event, preparatory meetings by Agriculture Ministry officials exchanged insights on the role of research and innovation and the necessi...
FAO Open Days 2023
27/05/2023
FAO opened its doors to the public on the weekend of May 27-28 as part of the Open House Roma initiative. Attendance was high and people came from far and wide. The FAO Open House Day was an opportunity to raise awareness of FAO's mandate and its vital work supporting countries in their efforts t...
G20 Green Garden
09/06/2021
Situated in Rome’s famous Appia Antica Park, the G20 Green Garden invites people to reflect on the future of our planet. This open-air museum celebrates biodiversity, nature and Rome’s ancient heritage, while calling for global solidarity to create a sustainable future for all. It represents the ...
Race for the Cure
06/05/2023
The Race for the Cure is the largest event in the fight against breast cancer in Italy, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, CIHEAM of Bari, and the Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli hospital. In 2023, the race highlighted the lin...
Christmas in Rome - Leave no one behind
07/12/2022
FAO joined forces once again with the city of Rome to promote actions that citizens and visitors of all ages can undertake during the holiday season to create a sustainable and inclusive community that leaves no one behind. This includes actions to avoid waste, respect the planet and show solidar...