Rome Nutrition Week 2026

Rome Nutrition Week 2026 (RNW26)

Shaping the Future of Joint Nutrition Action in a Changing World

25–28 May 2026 | FAO headquarters, Rome

Rome Nutrition Week 2026 (RNW26) will take place between 25-28 May at FAO headquarters, under the overarching theme: "Shaping the Future of Joint Nutrition Action in a Changing World".

Building on last year’s discussions on strengthening system-wide “Coherent Policy and Action for Better Nutrition,” this year’s edition will focus on enhancing coordination to shape the future of nutrition action. In addition to the overarching theme, each day will focus on a thematic area: 

• 25 May: Nutrition Evidence and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation (FAO)
• 26 May: Aligning Finance for Nutrition Integration (IFAD)
• 27 May: Local Food Solutions for Global Impact (WFP)
• 28 May: Delivering as One for Coherent Nutrition Action (UN-Nutrition)

With a formal programme of sessions and a rich calendar of activities, including exhibitions at FAO Atrium and more, the week will culminate in a high-level flagship event on 28 May to mark World Nutrition Day.

 

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25 May - Nutrition Evidence and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation (FAO)

DAILY PROGRAMME 

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09:15-10:30

Connecting the Cost and Affordability of Healthy Diets to Agrifood System Investments

Type: Thematic Session

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Center

Organizers: FAO Statistics Division (ESS) and Agrifood Economics and Policy Division (ESA)

Interpretation: FR, EN

 

11:00-12:30

Nutrition Evidence and Innovation for Shaping Agrifood Systems Transformation

Type: Plenary session

Venue: Green Room

Organizers: FAO

Interpretation: FR, EN, ES

 

14:00-15:15

Data‑Driven, Food Systems‑Based Approaches to Strengthen Dietary Guidelines

Type: Thematic Session

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Center

Organizers: International Atomic Energy Agency and FAO

Interpretation: EN, ES

 

15:45-17:00

Acute Malnutrition in Global Crises: Rethinking Measurement, Analysis and Programming

Type: Thematic Session

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Center

Organizers: Global Network Against Food Crises with members and Concern Worldwide with partners

Interpretation: FR, EN

 

17:15-18:30

Roundtable: Building on Indigenous Knowledges for Sustainable Nutrition Futures

Type: Roundtable discussion

Venue: Green Room

Organizers: Permanent Mission of Canada 

Interpretation: FR, EN, ES

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