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‘A momentous day for nature’: EU approves first-of-its-kind law that could bring back biodiversity

‘A momentous day for nature’: EU approves first-of-its-kind law that could bring back biodiversity
19 June 2024

By Angela Symons – Euro News The EU’s Nature Restoration Law, a landmark regulation, has been approved after extensive deliberations. This...

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UN Tourism Hosts First Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

UN Tourism Hosts First Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
11 June 2024

By UN Tourism UN Tourism is to host its first Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, advancing its work to make gastronomy tourism a...

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UN Tourism 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition

UN Tourism 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition
20 May 2024

UN Tourism has launched the 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, organized in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center. The...

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Glasgow Declaration’s 2nd Global Roundtable for Tourism Climate Action

Glasgow Declaration’s 2nd Global Roundtable for Tourism Climate Action
10 May 2024

The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, of which IGCAT is a signatory, aims to facilitate an ongoing dialogue, sharing of best...

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NEMOS officially launches its methodological handbook for sustainability

NEMOS officially launches its methodological handbook for sustainability
28 March 2024

The result of a two-year collaborative process within the Erasmus+ co-funded project NEMOS – A new educational model for acquisition of...

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The NEMOS project successfully concluded in Dublin

The NEMOS project successfully concluded in Dublin
26 March 2024

After two years, the Erasmus+ funded project NEMOS – A new educational model for acquisition of sustainability competences through...

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International Day of Potato | 30 May

International Day of Potato | 30 May
12 March 2024

The potato, a crop of immense global significance, contributes to key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as zero hunger, sustainable...

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Open-source, interactive database for farmers and foresters goes online

Open-source, interactive database for farmers and foresters goes online
11 March 2024

The EU-FarmBook Project has launched an online platform to facilitate knowledge sharing among farmers, foresters, and rural actors in the...

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Nature protection and restoration

Nature protection and restoration
4 March 2024

The European Environment Agency regularly monitors nature, assessing conservation status and protected areas. Europe faces significant...

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Hot Kitchens with Cool Chefs

Hot Kitchens with Cool Chefs
4 March 2024

IGCAT Expert, Wendy Barrie vividly recalls her experience as a jury member of the European Young Chef Award 2023: “It was with great...

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Student gastronomes plan recipe for Madagascar’s future

Student gastronomes plan recipe for Madagascar’s future
1 March 2024

In southern Madagascar, students at Beabo Primary School are participating in Tsikonina, a cooking competition promoting nutritious meals and...

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Education for Sustainability and EU GreenComp Framework event

Education for Sustainability and EU GreenComp Framework event
20 February 2024

Education for Sustainability and EU GreenComp Framework – Respond to the growing need for educating to develop the knowledge, skills &...

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Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

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Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

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Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

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Ramon Sentmartí

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

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Robert Palmer

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

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

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

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Francisco de Calheiros

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.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

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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Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

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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