To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism– growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity. The One Planet Vision for the Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector builds on the
The Asia-Pacific region is one of the world’s most ethnically and culturally diverse regions. It is also one of its most biodiverse. Yet local marine ecosystems are nearing a tipping point as a result of various environmental stresses caused by unsustainable human practices. In a newly released report, The Changing Sails: Accelerating
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
In light of the significant impact that the current coronavirus crisis is having on their communities, the European Regions of Gastronomy guided by IGCAT are joining forces to support their local economies. A first brainstorming webinar was held on 2 April 2020 to share opportunities to assist local food and
There is a strong link between economic activity and global carbon dioxide emissions, due to the dominance of fossil fuel sources of energy. This coupling suggests we might be in for an unexpected surprise due to the coronavirus pandemic: a slowdown of carbon dioxide emissions due to reduced energy consumption. The effect
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
Menorca was officially awarded the European Region of Gastronomy 2022 title on 18 January 2020 in recognition of the region’s efforts to support local food and cultural diversity. President of IGCAT, Dr. Diane Dodd presented the European Region of Gastronomy certificate to local authorities stating that “Menorca is a small island but
An international conference of the Iter Vitis European Cultural Route, took place in Motovun, Istria County on November 14-16, where IGCAT’s President was a key note speaker. The From heritage to brand conference, held as part of the Iter Vitis European Cultural Route General Assembly, brought together more than 200
An international jury comprising of four international experts (members of IGCAT) having the additional experience of coming from already awarded European Regions of Gastronomy, have recommended Menorca for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2022. After reviewing the bid book Menorca – Timeless Flavour, which had been submitted on 15
With a climate changing faster than most crops can adapt and food security under threat around the world, scientists have found hope in a living museum dedicated to a staple eaten by millions daily: the humble potato. High in the Peruvian Andes, agronomists are looking to the ancestral knowledge of
At the 74th session of the UN General Assembly this month, 2021 was declared as the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development. The proposal recognises the need to promote sustained and inclusive economic growth, foster innovation and provide opportunities, benefits and empowerment for all and respect for all human rights.
African ministers agreed to make the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) the region’s forum for developing regional environment policies with mechanisms for implementation. The Conference focused on the need for African countries to pursue global and regional frameworks and policies to achieve the SDGs and Africa’s Agenda 2063
Trondheim-Trøndelag region (Norway) has been officially recommended for the European Region of Gastronomy 2022 title by a jury comprised of international experts in different fields on 14 November 2019. The announcement took place in front of representatives from local authorities, stakeholders and press during a press conference organised at Liantunet restaurant in Trondheim,
IGCAT’s Local Food Gift Challenge – Training the Trainers workshop took place in Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2020 on 12 November 2019. Hosted by Savonia University of Applied Sciences, the event gathered representatives from different regional stakeholders including the university’s Future Food Research and Development Unit, ProAgria Pohjois-Savo,
Eirini Giorgoudiou from South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019 has been announced today European Young Chef for 2019. With her dish 12 Elements she won the hearts of the international jury chaired by acclaimed Greek Chef Argiro Barbarigou who is also Ambassador for South-Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy
