As World Region of Gastronomy 2026, recognized by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), Manabí has positioned its gastronomic heritage as a driver of employment, responsible tourism, value chain strengthening…
The UNCCD G20 Global Land Initiative’s July Generation Restoration Dialogue turned on the hardest question in land restoration: not whether it works, but who will close a funding gap of more than USD 250 billion a year. Ask why the world is losing its healthy land, and the answer usually
An immersive four-day bootcamp brought together chefs, food innovators, researchers and change-makers from across the globe to explore the transformative power of culinary activism and gastrodiplomacy in driving ecological and social change. Organised by the Future Food Institute from 25 to 28 June 2026 at the Paideia Campus in Pollica,
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to announce the publication of the official report from the 1st World Gastronomy Summit, held on 27 September 2025 in Catalonia, Spain. The Summit, hosted by the Government of Catalonia as part of its World Region of Gastronomy 2025 designation, marked a historic milestone by placing
Food, culture, and education have the power to transform communities – and on 12 May 2026, ALECSO Director-General Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar met with IGCAT President Dr. Diane Dodd and Lamia Temimi (Coordinator of Cap Bon’s World Region of Gastronomy 2028 bid) spark a new chapter in the partnership between ALECSO and IGCAT, reaffirming their commitment to using
One hundred-fifty States unanimously adopted an ambitious Declaration for Culture at the end of a three-day conference convened by UNESCO. The text affirms culture as a “global public good”. It reflects countries’ agreement on a common roadmap to strengthen public policies in this field. MONDIACULT 2022, the largest world conference
Each year at IGCAT, we commemorate sustainable gastronomy as a pillar that represents each of our areas of interest; as gastronomy is the cultural expression related to the natural and cultural diversity of the world. Today we ratify our commitment to SUSTAINABLE GASTRONOMY, which means “cuisine that takes into account
After a successful first edition in 2020, IGCAT has opened a new call for submissions to the Food Film Menu 2021 competition to collect short food films that showcase awarded and candidate Regions of Gastronomy and their culinary heritage. The competition challenges directors from all over the globe to creatively
UNESCO has assessed the measures taken by governments to respond to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on culture professionals and on the sector as a whole, an impact which appears to be more severe than previously assumed, according to data collected by the Organization and contained in a new
For immediate release Brussels: 3 November 2020 – Following recent decisions requiring the closure of cinemas across a number of European countries in response to ‘spikes’ in COVID-19, European trade body the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) has today renewed its call to national governments, the European Commission and the European Parliament
Kuopio officially opens its kick-off year as European Region of Gastronomy 2020-21 with the theme of Life According to Nature’s Rhythm. The Opening Ceremony took place on 11 September 2020 with a special focus on nature, healthy food and well-being. Kuopio’s programme aims to favour sustainable development based on cross-sectoral cooperation among
The short film Talent & Creativity from Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016, has been announced as winner of the New Food Trends category of the Food Film Menu 2020, organised by IGCAT. Part of the short video series Catalan Cuisine – Europe’s Last Great Culinary Secret by Colman
IGCAT is among the 94 organisations from across the cultural and creative sector that have signed a letter calling for strong and systemic support measures at EU and national level for the sector to recover from the crisis brought about by the Covid-19 outbreak. Addressed to EU Member States and
The Covid-19 disaster and its impact on people’s lives and Food&Beverage businesses (particularly in the fields of tourism, culture, hotels, restaurants, community life, etc.) was the subject of the World Leadership Conference (WLC) on Monday 27 April 2020 hosted by Indonesia. WLC consists of entrepreneurs and top leaders in their
With the aim to identify and promote artisanal food and food-related gifts in the Regions of Gastronomy, IGCAT launched the 1st International Food Gift Challenge to take place in Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2020, on 5 June 2020. Hosted by Savonia University of Applied Sciences, the competition will
IGCAT has just opened a call for submissions to the Food Film Menu 2020 competition with the aim to place a spotlight on awarded and candidate Regions of Gastronomy and their culinary heritage. IGCAT launched the competition with the aim to collect short food films that will help raise awareness
