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The Meteorology and Climatology Agency ItaliaMeteo is the national meteorological service. Operating in line with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the agency enhances the efficiency and competitiveness of the Italian meteorological system. It strengthens and streamlines activities related to weather monitoring, forecasting, climate assessments, and marine meteorology in coordination with national and regional meteorological bodies.

ItaliaMeteo was established by Law 205/2017 , which also created the Meteorology and Climatology Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee provides technical and scientific oversight, defining the agency’s strategic direction. The agency’s Statute and Regulations were approved by DPCM (September 24, 2020) and DPR No. 186 (October 15, 2020).

The bodies of the Agency, as identified by the Statute, are the Director, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Auditors. The Agency is organized into four areas: operations; observation and IT infrastructure; research and development; administration, personnel, communication, and training.

The Meteorology and Climatology Advisory Committee ensures the scientific and technical oversight of ItaliaMeteo. It plays a crucial role in defining the agency’s strategic policies and represents Italy at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).

The Committee is composed of thirteen experts from the sector, seven of whom are appointed by the Head of the Department of Civil Protection and various Ministries (Defense; Education, University and Research; Environment and Protection of Land and Sea; Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies; Economic Development; Cultural Heritage, Activities, and Tourism) and six representing the regions and autonomous provinces.

The Director is the legal representative of ItaliaMeteo, responsible for leading and managing the agency. The position is a three-year appointment, assigned by a Presidential Decree, based on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Candidates must have high-level expertise, strong managerial skills, and significant experience in meteorology and climatology.

Among the various tasks outlined in the Statute, the Director: chairs the Executive Committee; prepares, submits for approval by the Committee, and implements the three-year activity plan; defines general guidelines and programs; establishes agreements; adopts regulations and general acts governing the Agency’s operations; enacts the Agency’s accounting and budget regulations; ensures coordination measures with directors and representatives of meteorological entities; and promotes and maintains relations with the competent bodies of the European Union.

The ItaliaMeteo Agency is led by Dr. Carlo Cacciamani (DPR of February 14, 2023), a renowned expert in meteorology and climatology. He previously served as the coordinator of the Central Functional Center of the Department of Civil Protection, director of the HydroMeteoClima Service at Arpae, and head of the Functional Center for the Emilia-Romagna region. Dr. Cacciamani is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bologna, where he teaches in the Master’s program in Applied Meteorology, specializing in Weather Forecasting and Nowcasting.

Curriculum Vitae Carlo Cacciamani

The Executive Committee of ItaliaMeteo, appointed by a decree of the President of the Council of Ministers, is composed of the Director and the Agency’s four executives. It plays a key role in supporting the Director’s decision-making and strategic planning.

The Committee meets at the Director’s request and defines operational regulations to ensure the efficient management of the Agency.

The Board of Auditors is responsible for overseeing the administrative and accounting regularity of the Agency. Appointed by a decree of the President of the Council of Ministers, it consists of a chairperson, designated by the Minister of Economy and Finance, one member appointed by the President of the Council of Ministers, and another member designated by the Minister of University and Research. A substitute member is also appointed by the President of the Council of Ministers.

The Board of Auditors ensures the proper maintenance of financial records, monitors compliance with laws, statutes, and regulations, examines and audits the Agency’s budget, and periodically verifies its cash balance. Additionally, it has the authority to request information from the Director regarding the Agency’s operations and management while conducting regular financial audits to ensure transparency and accountability.

OPERATIONS AREA
Analysis and forecasting sector 
Renata Pelosini1 – Arpa Piemonte 
Gianluca Iannuzzi1 – Regione Emilia-Romagna
Roberto Grimaldelli1 – Arpa Lombardia
Giacomo Davide Pagliaro1 – Arpa Sardegna 
 
OBSERVATION AND IT INFRASTRUCTURE AREA 
External IT and information services 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AREA
Radar meteorology and nowcasting sector 
Virginia Poli2 – Arpae Emilia-Romagna
 
Meteorological, marine-oceanographic and climatological modeling 
Thomas Gastaldo2 – Arpae Emilia-Romagna
Lina Porciello1 – Università di Bologna 
Valerio Capecchi2 – Consorzio LaMMA
Franco Molteni4
Deniel Pavone3
Francesca Vittorioso3
 
ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING AREA 
Personnel, administration, and agreements sector 
Ciro Serafino Fatone2 – Unione Terre d’Acqua
Amalia Di Dario3
Teresa Baraldi3
Maria Consiglia Morleo3 
 
Sector for international, national relations, and user relations 
Eva Merloni4
Claudia Forzan4 
Giulia Pietrollini4

Communication and training sector
Alessandra De Savino3
Sara Soliani3 

External services for DPO, RSPP, accounting and legal consultancy 

LEGENDA:
1 Total secondment, 2 Partial secondment, 3 Temporary, 4 Expert with professional freelance assignment
(aggiornato al 03/03/2025)

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