A season for hope and action

The holiday season brings a spirit of hope and togetherness. It is a moment to celebrate our loved ones and to imagine the future we want for our city — a sustainable, inclusive community that we can build only by working together.

This year, visit the FAO MuNe and share the gift of sustainability. Discover how art and storytelling bring FAO’s mandate to life, showing how cooperation, culture, and collective action can shape a more sustainable, food-secure world for everyone. Feel inspired to take action for food—because change starts with each of us.

Kick off the holidays at FAO MuNe!

Around the holiday season in Rome, there’s plenty to do! Book your free visit now with your friends and family.

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Discover how simple, everyday choices can make a difference — and explore the museum’s exhibits that show how our shared future depends on what we do together.

1. Invite others to visit FAO MuNe

Give the gift of sustainability by offering your loved ones a visit to FAO MuNe. Share the experience and inspire friends and family to learn each of us can take action for food.

2. Choose sustainable gifts

Support local artisans and ethical brands or choose thoughtful ideas like donating to those in need or planting a tree for someone you love. Choosing fair-trade gifts means your present continues to make a positive impact long after the celebrations are over.

3. Reduce food waste

Plan holiday meals carefully, store leftovers safely, and share excess food with neighbours or local food banks. You can even turn leftover bits into new recipes, giving your ingredients a second life.

4. Create a diverse holiday menu

Try new recipes and include legumes like pulses or lentils to make your holiday meals healthy and varied. For gatherings where seafood is part of the menu, try to make choices that respect our oceans. Select fish that is responsibly caught or farmed and pay attention to its origin, choosing products with trusted eco-labels or certification marks.

5. Support local and seasonal foods

When you can, choose fruits, vegetables, and other products that are grown locally and in season to support sustainable agriculture. This will help reduce the environmental impact of long-distance transport and strengthen local farmers and producers.

6. Compost food scraps

Collect peels, coffee grounds and leftover greens in a small kitchen container and add them to a compost bin so they can break down naturally, nourishing soil and feeding plants. You can even use citrus peels or spices like cinnamon to scent your home before composting them.

7. Minimize excessive use of plastics

When wrapping gifts, choose reusable or recyclable materials. Even Christmas trees can be more eco-friendly – a natural tree is often the greener choice unless you reuse your artificial tree for many years. You can also swap decorations with friends to give ornaments a second life and reduce waste.

8. Give your time to help those in need

Volunteer in your community or support local initiatives to make the holiday season brighter for everyone. Offering a little of your time can spark moments of joy that travel far beyond the holidays.

9. Be a sustainable tourist!

When planning your holiday travels, make choices that protect the places you love. Support local shops, choose eco-friendly transport, and dispose of waste responsibly.

FAO MuNe is a special initiative made possible thanks to the support and collaboration of Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.