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UN Tourism Opens Call for Best Tourism Villages 2026

The UN Tourism has opened applications for the Best Tourism Villages 2026 initiative, recognizing outstanding rural destinations worldwide, which the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to share. Since its launch in 2021, the programme has received over 1,000 applications from 100 countries, building a global network of 319

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Cultivating Hope: Support the Slow Food Network in Africa

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Arts, Culture and Tourism (IGCAT) believes that sustainable food systems start from the ground up. That’s why we are proud to spotlight Slow Food in Africa, an incredible initiative that has grown a network of over 3,700 active gardens since 2011. These gardens are more

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Golden Bee Award 2026: Celebrating Innovation and Excellence in Pollinator Protection

Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of Slovenia, the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) proudly supports and promotes the Golden Bee Award 2026, the highest national accolade recognizing outstanding achievements in the protection of bees and other pollinators. This award celebrates innovation, research, and initiatives

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Balance, Access & Investment: The Path to a Regenerative Shift

At European Tourism Day, a clear message emerged: the future of European travel depends on better balance, smarter investment, and a decisive shift toward regenerative models. A new EU Task Force report on “unbalanced tourism” reveals how visitor flows are heavily concentrated in specific destinations and seasons, creating pressure in

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Galicia’s “living seed library” is putting lost crops back on the land

Galicia’s “living seed library,” managed by the Misión Biológica de Galicia (MBG), is helping restore agricultural biodiversity by conserving and reintroducing more than 3,000 local varieties of cereals and legumes. Preserved under controlled conditions near Pontevedra, these seeds act as a safeguard against climate change, pests, and plant disease while remaining actively

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Impacto global en resumen – Informe Plastic Free Foundation 2025

La Plastic Free Foundation ha publicado su Informe de Impacto 2025, destacando los logros globales de Plastic Free July. En 2025, se estima que participaron 174 millones de personas en 190 países , es decir, alrededor del 16% de los consumidores globales. Los participantes redujeron significativamente los residuos, reduciendo una

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Marco de la UNESCO para las estadísticas culturales 2025, Parte II: una guía de clasificación

La UNESCO ha publicado el Marco de Estadísticas Culturales 2025, Parte II, que introduce una guía de clasificación completa destinada a mejorar la medición y el análisis de los fenómenos culturales a nivel mundial. Este marco actualizado proporciona definiciones e indicadores estandarizados en varios dominios culturales, incluido el patrimonio cultural,

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IGCAT contribuye con su experiencia al Informe sobre los Sistemas Alimentarios Mundiales del Foro Mundial de la Shiología

La sesión reunió a expertos mundiales para revisar un borrador de informe reestructurado, que ahora presenta un diseño más conciso y orientado a problemas de 10 capítulos. Los debates se centraron en tres secciones temáticas que mapean los principales desafíos del sistema alimentario mundial y un marco metodológico revisado que

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Gloria Guevara declara la necesidad de una nueva era para el turismo global

En su intervención en el Foro Mundial de la Economía del Turismo en Macao, Gloria Guevara, Asesora Especial Principal del Ministerio de Turismo de Arabia Saudita, pidió un cambio transformador en el sector turístico mundial. Enfatizó la necesidad de redefinir el papel del turismo más allá del ocio, posicionándolo como

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¿Están los filántropos destruyendo las granjas africanas?

Este documental destaca los crecientes llamamientos de los agricultores africanos para reclamar la soberanía alimentaria y cuestiona si la filantropía está ayudando u obstaculizando el desarrollo sostenible en todo el continente. Se investigan las iniciativas filantrópicas de fundaciones globales como la Fundación Gates, la Fundación Rockefeller y AGRA, destinadas a

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El impacto humano global en la biodiversidad

Las actividades humanas, como la contaminación y el cambio climático, están alterando los ecosistemas en todo el mundo, pero la tendencia anticipada de homogeneización biótica no es tan sencilla como se esperaba. Un estudio a gran escala en 97.000 sitios revela que, si bien la biodiversidad disminuye y la composición

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

A recent study, synthesizing over 2,000 global studies, confirms that human activities are driving biodiversity loss across the planet. Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology and the University of Zurich conducted the study, covering nearly 100,000 sites across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats. The findings

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

Integrating food literacy into school curriculums has the potential to significantly reduce undernourishment among students. By educating children about nutrition, healthy eating habits, and the origins of their food, schools can empower students to make informed dietary choices, leading to improved health outcomes and a projected 14% decrease in undernourishment.

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

Slow Food Farms celebrate the essential role of women in agriculture, highlighting their contributions to biodiversity, traditional food practices, and sustainable farming. Despite making up a significant portion of the global agricultural workforce, women still face challenges such as limited land ownership and financial access. Slow Food supports them through

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