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UN Ocean Conference ends with call for greater global commitment

UN Ocean Conference ends with call for greater global commitment
4 July 2022

Following a week of discussions and events in Lisbon, Portugal, the UN Ocean Conference concluded on Friday, with governments and heads of state...

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With vast arable lands, why is Africa dependent on imported grain?

With vast arable lands, why is Africa dependent on imported grain?
30 June 2022

Despite having vast amounts of arable land, nutritious indigenous crops and a booming agricultural sector, Africa still imports most of its...

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UN head declares ‘ocean emergency’ as global leaders gather in Lisbon

UN head declares ‘ocean emergency’ as global leaders gather in Lisbon
28 June 2022

António Guterres says the world must turn the tide of rising sea levels, ocean heating, acidification and plastics pollution. The UN secretary...

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European Commission wants to slash use of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030

European Commission wants to slash use of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030
24 June 2022

The European Commission wants to cut the use of chemical pesticides in half by 2030, as part of its latest plan on sustainability and...

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Loads of visitors, no staff: Tourism industry 45,000 workers short

Loads of visitors, no staff: Tourism industry 45,000 workers short
1 June 2022

A staffing crisis in Scotland’s tourism industry could force many operators out of business, trade experts fear. The country is readying for a...

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No public health without planetary health

No public health without planetary health
31 March 2022

April 7 marks WHO’s annual World Health Day, which this year has the theme “Our planet, our health”. The future health of the planet and...

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Green Key International signs UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge

Green Key International signs UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge
29 March 2022

By signing the UNESCO and Expedia Group’s Sustainable Pledge, Green Key further strengthens its mission of promoting sustainable travel, community...

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How Should Art Reckon With Climate Change?

How Should Art Reckon With Climate Change?
28 March 2022

As the environmental crisis accelerates, contemporary artists have taken up the mantle of addressing the precarious present. The art world has...

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New ATLAS Bread Museums in Europe published

New ATLAS Bread Museums in Europe published
15 March 2022

A new electronic edition of the ATLAS Bread Museums in Europe, edited by IGCAT Expert Dimitrije Vujadinovic has been published and is available on...

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How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will worsen global hunger

How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will worsen global hunger
9 March 2022

From higher prices in nations already struggling with hunger crises – such as Yemen and Lebanon – to reduced harvests in disaster-prone...

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ON-IT 2021 year-in-review: achievements and steps forward

ON-IT 2021 year-in-review: achievements and steps forward
27 December 2021

With the aim to investigate the potential of online internships in higher education, the ON-IT – Online Internship in Tourism project kicked off...

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Tourists gone, Bali’s young entrepreneurs eye sustainable future

Tourists gone, Bali’s young entrepreneurs eye sustainable future
23 December 2021

Young people on Indonesia’s famous resort island are finding new ways to make ends meet after the collapse of tourism. When Made Yogantara lost...

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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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Ramon Sentmartí

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

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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.

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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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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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