Issued in 1996, this Italian 850-lire stamp commemorates the Vertice Mondiale sull’Alimentazione (World Food Summit) held in Rome under the auspices of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The design by G. De Pol features a stylized globe encircled by a grain stalk and circular arcs, symbolizing global cooperation in the fight against hunger. The stamp highlights Italy’s pivotal role as host nation to FAO and its ongoing commitment to international food security and sustainable agriculture.