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IGCAT Contributes Expertise to World Shiology Forum’s Global Food Systems Report

IGCAT Contributes Expertise to World Shiology Forum’s Global Food Systems Report
24 June 2025

The session brought together global experts to review a restructured draft report, which now features a more concise, problem-driven layout of 10...

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Gloria Guevara Declares the Need for a New Era for Global Tourism

Gloria Guevara Declares the Need for a New Era for Global Tourism
22 April 2025

Speaking at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao, Gloria Guevara, Chief Special Advisor at the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, called...

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Are philanthropists destroying African farms?

Are philanthropists destroying African farms?
3 April 2025

This documentary highlights growing calls from African farmers to reclaim food sovereignty and, questions whether philanthropy is helping or...

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The global human impact on biodiversity

The global human impact on biodiversity
27 March 2025

Human activities, such as pollution and climate change, are altering ecosystems worldwide, yet the anticipated trend of biotic homogenization is...

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Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report

Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report
26 March 2025

A recent study, synthesizing over 2,000 global studies, confirms that human activities are driving biodiversity loss across the planet...

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Food literacy in schools can cut undernourishment by 14 pc, say experts

Food literacy in schools can cut undernourishment by 14 pc, say experts
11 March 2025

Integrating food literacy into school curriculums has the potential to significantly reduce undernourishment among students. By educating children...

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International Women’s Day: how Slow Food Farms empower women worldwide

International Women’s Day: how Slow Food Farms empower women worldwide
6 March 2025

Slow Food Farms celebrate the essential role of women in agriculture, highlighting their contributions to biodiversity, traditional food...

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VMSIIHE Celebrates Landmark NAAC “A” Grade Accreditation

VMSIIHE Celebrates Landmark NAAC “A” Grade Accreditation
14 February 2025

Original author: VMSIIHE V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE), Goa-India, has achieved a significant...

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Climate Challenge Conference Addresses Sustainability in Tourism, Urban Areas, and Education

Climate Challenge Conference Addresses Sustainability in Tourism, Urban Areas, and Education
4 December 2024

Original author: Argophilia The Greek Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) hosted the “Climate Challenge” conference on November 25 in...

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Showcasing Seeds: The Aesthetic of Diversity

Showcasing Seeds: The Aesthetic of Diversity
4 October 2024

Original author: Crop Trust Swiss author, landscape architect, and photographer Jonas Frei, unveils the hidden beauty of seeds through his...

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Harmony in the Pacific: tourism, peace, and sustainability come together

Harmony in the Pacific: tourism, peace, and sustainability come together
30 September 2024

Original Author: TTW Tourism in the Pacific is playing a major role in promoting peace, preserving culture, and supporting sustainable growth. As...

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Tackling food loss and waste from the farm to the table and beyond

Tackling food loss and waste from the farm to the table and beyond
27 September 2024

Original author: FAO On the occasion of the fifth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu emphasized...

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Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

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Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

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Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

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Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

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Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

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George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

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Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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