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Farmers’ Market: “Producers supporting potato diversity” for the International Day of Potato
29/05/2024
30 May 2024, Rome, Italy. Farmers’ Market: “Producers supporting potato diversity” for the International Day of Potato. Campagna Amica Farmers’ Market. Potato in Italian cuisine: Gnocchi preparation demonstration.
Inauguration of new hydroponic garden at FAO headquarters
10/06/2024
11 June 2024, Rome, Italy - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu and Rector of La Sapienza University of Rome Antonella Polimeni attending the inauguration of new hydroponic garden at FAO headquarters (Terrace).
Opening ceremony of the Summit Youth 7 Italy 2024 at La Farnesina
19/05/2024
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu at the opening ceremony of the Summit Youth 7 Italy 2024 at La Farnesina
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu during the World Bee Day Ceremony
19/05/2024
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu during the World Bee Day Ceremony at the Presidential Estate of Castelporziano
International Tea Day 2024 Opening Ceremony
20/05/2024
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu during the International Tea Day opening Ceremony. FAO headquarters.
Official Travels - San Marino
22/05/2024
23 May 2024, San Marino - FAO Director-General QU Dongyu travel to San Marino.
Tree Planting Ceremony and Inauguration of the Educational Path at the FAO Park of Global Library of Trees and Flowers, Villa Pamphilj
23/04/2024
Tree Planting Ceremony and Inauguration of the Educational Path at the FAO Park of Global Library of Trees and Flowers, Villa Pamphilj
FAO OPEN DAYS Fifth Edition
06/04/2024
FAO reopened its doors to the public on Saturday 06 and Sunday 07 April as part of the Open House Roma initiative. Visitors had the chance to explore Organization’s new renovations and architecture through a selection of FAO’s iconic meeting rooms where global leaders come together to fight hu...
World Meteorological Day 2024
21/03/2024
On the occasion of World Meteorological Day, the Italian Air Force organized a meeting with over 400 high school students from Rome and Lazio this morning at FAO HQ on the theme "At the Frontline of Climate Action."
Event: "Food for Gaza"
10/03/2024
11 March 2024, Rome, Italy - FAO Director General QU Dongyu attends the “Food for Gaza” event at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Soave Traditional Vineyards
21/02/2024
Soave traditional vineyards are an agro-economic system that provides income to more than 3,000 families for 200 years
Olive Groves of the Slopes between Assisi and Spoleto
21/02/2024
This agricultural system is mainly based on a traditional terrace system management allowing olive tree growth. In addition, several main tasks from planting to harvest have allowed the farmers to produce high quality olive oil sustainably for centuries
Summit “ItaliAfrica - A bridge common growth"
27/01/2024
QU Dongyu addresses African leaders at the Italian Senate, underlining the need for a transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems in Africa to support agricultural productivity, and stimulate rural renovation and development.
Junior World Food Day Ceremony
19/10/2023
On 19 October 2023, the third edition of Junior World Food Day took place. Special guests, such as chefs, influencers and advocates, joined young people for music, art and dance, and shared stories to inspire water action for food.
Signature of the Letter of Intent between Matteo Salvini, minister of infrastructure and transport of Italy (MIT) and FAO Director-General QU Dongyu
17/10/2023
17 October 2023, Rome, Italy - The minister of infrastructure and transport of Italy (MIT), Matteo Salvini, and FAO Director-General QU Dongyu signed a Letter of Intent at FAO Headquarters in Rome.
World Food Day immersive experience (October 16-20)
16/10/2023
On the occasion of World Food Day 2023, the FAO Atrium hosted an interactive water experience, including a live water action photo wall, interactive games for children, and an immersive water experience to highlight water's crucial role in life and agrifood systems.
WFD Global Ceremony and presentation of the FAO Achievement Award 2023
16/10/2023
On 16 October, the Heads of the Rome-based UN agencies and other special guests participated in the World Food Day ceremony, which also featured special messages from Pope Francis and the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres as well as the presentation of the FAO’s Achievement Award.
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu visiting to Coldiretti Village in Circo Massimo
13/10/2023
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu visited the Coldiretti Village at the Circo Massimo in Rome. FAO joined this year's event to highlight the importance of transforming global food systems and to promote healthy nutrition.
Inauguration of the Global Library of Trees and Flowers - FAO Park at Villa Doria Pamphilj
15/10/2023
A planting ceremony in a specially selected area of one of Rome's largest public parks, Villa Doria Pamphilj, marked the launch of the first phase of an initiative by FAO and Roma Capitale to promote the importance of biodiversity and the need to green our cities.
Launch of the Global library of Trees and Flowers - FAO Park
03/07/2023
FAO, in collaboration with the City of Rome, announces a tree planting project at Villa Doria Pamphilj Park.