FederBio: Maurizio Martina's candidacy to lead the FAO

Former Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies and Deputy Director General of the FAO since 2021, Martina is a figure with proven international experience and a strategic vision aligned with the global challenges of food security, sustainability, and the ecological transition of agricultural systems. This would strengthen Italy's influence and credibility in one of the key bodies for global agricultural and food policies.

"The agri-food sector is called upon to address emergencies and profound transformations that require solid leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to engage in international dialogue ," emphasized Maria Grazia Mammuccini , President of FederBio . " Maurizio Martina's candidacy embodies these elements and sends an important signal to Italy. He is a figure of great depth, expertise, and vision, capable of addressing the complex challenges of the global food system in an integrated manner, starting with the paradox between waste and the fight against hunger and malnutrition, which are still dramatically widespread throughout the world today.

Martina has demonstrated a particular focus on agroecology, the promotion of organic products, and local food production and consumption systems. We are convinced that her vision can contribute to strengthening FAO's commitment to more equitable, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems."

FederBio (feder.bio) is a national federation founded in 1992 by organizations from across the organic and biodynamic agriculture supply chain, with the aim of protecting and promoting their development. FederBio is a member of IFOAM and ACCREDIA, the Italian accreditation body for certification bodies, and is recognized as the institutional representative of the sector at national and regional level.

Through its member organizations, FederBio brings together almost all representatives of the organic sector, including the main Italian players in production, distribution, certification, standardization, and the protection of the interests of organic operators and technicians.

The Federation is structured into five thematic and professional sections: Producers, Certification Bodies, Processors and Distributors, Service Operators and Technicians, and Cultural Associations. FederBio guarantees the rigorous and correct conduct of its members in accordance with the Code of Ethics and verifies the application of common standards.