Sustainability in its wider implications is clearly emerging as an important theme in the European Regions of Gastronomy with increasing commitments to drive forward key environmental policies. This was demonstrated during the successful 17th European Region of Gastronomy Platform meeting held in Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2020, on
On the 5-7th June 2019, IGCAT´s president and co-founder Dr. Diane Dodd contributed to the UNESCO international forum held in Mazatlán, Mexico, by explaining the importance of gastronomy in the sustainable development of cities. Her message correlates to the main topic of the forum which was titled ¨Creativity and cultural
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) held its 6th Annual Expert´s meeting amongst calls by world experts to expand the flagship Region of Gastronomy Award to include regions beyond Europe. As the awarding body of the Region of Gastronomy title, IGCAT’s mission is to raise awareness of the importance
Building a better food future for world regions was the intention behind the first ever World Region of Gastronomy meeting, held fittingly in the first region to receive the IGCAT title of European Region of Gastronomy in 2016. The meeting took place in the emblematic Casa de les Punxes, hosted by the
The exchange of knowledge and good practises is a fundamental principle and major strength of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform. Something that was very well demonstrated once again during the 16th European Region of Gastronomy Platform meeting, held on 11-13 February 2019 in Sibiu, Romania. Representatives from the European Regions
Sustainability lies at the heart of the European Regions of Gastronomy development strategies. And increasingly our regions are looking for local solutions to tackle urgent global challenges that jeopardise regional biodiversity and the environment. That is why themes on sustainability such as the World Bee Day and Eliminating Plastics were
Finalists in the European Young Chef Award 2018 became IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors by officially committing to promote local food products and gastronomic traditions from their regions throughout their future careers. The Young Chefs joined the IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors network that gathers European Young Chef Award finalists since its first
IGCAT was invited to the 1st Asian Network of Cultural Intermediaries Forum in Taiwan, 2-3 November. The invitation came from the Graduate School of Arts Management and Cultural Policy, National Taiwan University of Arts. It was an opportunity for IGCAT’s President, Dr. Diane Dodd to meet the Deputy Minister for Culture and to
Dr. Diane Dodd (IGCAT President), Dr. Edith Szivas (IGCAT Vice-President), Francisco de Calheiros (Minho, European Regions of Gastronomy 2016) and Renata Martinčič, Director-General, Ministry of Economic Development and Technology (Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy 2021) were amongst the honoured guests at the Global Tourism Economic Forum (GTEF), celebrated in Macau,
Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021 officially joined the European Region of Gastronomy Platform on 8 October 2018, during an award ceremony organised at the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the EU in Brussels, during the European Week of Regions and Cities, in the presence of
Cross-sectorial cooperation, citizen engagement and food innovation were among the topics discussed at the round table on Creativity and cross-sectorial working strengthening European Regions of Gastronomy, held on 8 October 2018 in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels. Hosted by the Permanent Representation of
A Million Food Stories of Coimbra Region (Portugal) was the title of the bid that won the hearts of an international jury of experts that officially recommended the region for the European Region of Gastronomy 2021 award at a press conference on 27 July 2018. The announcement took place in front of
Slovenia has been officially recommended to be awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2021 by an international jury of experts on 20 July 2018. The announcement took place during a press conference organised at Ljubljana Castle in front of local and national media and followed the official presentation
IGCAT and the European Region of Gastronomy Platform consolidate their vision for a better future. With the aim of stimulating engaging cross-cultural debate and fostering collective learning amongst the network of IGCAT experts and representatives of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform, the 5th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting took place
A promising year has just started for North Brabant, European Region of Gastronomy 2018 (The Netherlands) that officially opened its title year on 1 March 2018 in front of representatives from local and foreign authorities, the Regions of Gastronomy Platform, and local and international press. The region of North Brabant
At a time when increasingly fast-paced globalisation and worryingly rapid climate change threaten our territories and our living, a strong commitment is needed to promote sustainability as a goal and as means to ensure a better quality of life for present and future generations. The Regions of Gastronomy are tackling
