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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.
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...