Silvio Bonomelli at Federcanapa’s 2025 National Assembly: Global Strategy for the Future of Hemp

The open session, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, will feature expert contributions, including:

• A European regulatory overview by Lorenza Romanese, Director of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)

• A legal briefing on the Security Decree and future legal strategies by Avv. Giacomo Bulleri

• An analysis of post-decree market conditions by Mattia Cusani (Canapa Sativa Italia)

• Updates on the evolution of Italy’s industrial supply chain

• Presentation of a Franco-Italian hemp construction initiative

• A new national campaign to promote hemp seed oil, led by Avv. Nicomede Di Michele and Prof. Severina Pacifico

In the members-only afternoon session, the agenda includes approval of the 2024 financial statement and budget projections, proposed statute amendments, and the election of a new Board of Directors.

A Global Mission for 2025–2026

In his proposal for the new term, Silvio Bonomelli sets forth a bold direction: to expand Federcanapa’s mission beyond Europe, establishing new partnerships in key emerging countries such as Thailand, Morocco, and Costa Rica. These countries are currently exploring industrial hemp as a strategic resource to integrate into their agricultural economies.

The goal is to:

• Support sustainable agro-industrial development

• Facilitate knowledge transfer through scientific research and best practices

• Promote hemp’s role in green construction, nutraceuticals, and high-tech materials

For Bonomelli, this initiative is not just about cultivation — it is about enabling global communities to harness hemp as a pillar of sustainable economic transformation.

A Call to Action

At a time when global supply chains are being re-evaluated and environmental goals are becoming more urgent, hemp emerges as a resilient, low-impact crop with immense potential. From carbon-negative construction materials to functional foods and biodegradable plastics, the applications are many — but require coordinated policy, investment, and community engagement.

This Assembly marks not only a moment of strategic adjustment for Italy but an opportunity to lead the way in redefining what hemp can mean on a global scale.

Executive Summary

Silvio Bonomelli joins the Federcanapa 2025 National Assembly in Rome as a board member during a pivotal phase for the Italian hemp industry. The event addresses regulatory challenges, supply chain trends, and international cooperation.

Bonomelli proposes a global expansion strategy for 2025–2026, aiming to extend Federcanapa’s impact to Thailand, Morocco, and Costa Rica, fostering sustainable hemp integration into their agricultural economies.

His vision positions hemp not just as a crop, but as a vehicle for environmental innovation and global community empowerment.

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