In celebration of the 2021 UN International Year of Creative Economy, UNESCO is pleased to launch a call for nomination to the UNESCO-Bangladesh...
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Menorca stands out as a safe and sustainable destination at FITUR 2021
Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 was presented at FITUR as a leading destination in terms of sustainability and safety, on 20...
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The Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay opened the UNESCO Forum on...
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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...
MoreUNESCO food and culture forum dishes up fresh serving of SDGs
“Cultural policies today provide innovative responses in areas such as inclusion, technical and vocational education, employment, the preservation...
MoreIGCAT delivers sustainable message at UNESCO International Forum
On the 5-7th June 2019, IGCAT´s president and co-founder Dr. Diane Dodd contributed to the UNESCO international forum held in Mazatlán, Mexico, by...
MoreChefs can be ‘agents of change’, says Unesco
Chefs are agents of change in the fight against hunger and malnutrition, and play an important role in inspiring people around the world to...
MoreGastronomy, Creativity, Tourism
Dr. Diane Dodd (IGCAT President), Dr. Edith Szivas (IGCAT Vice-President), Francisco de Calheiros (Minho, European Regions of Gastronomy 2016) and...
MoreYoung Chefs celebrate the Mediterranean Diet
“I used the best that my region can offer in terms of seasonal products to create a fresher version of the traditional Vincisgrassi dish” said...
MoreCatalonia’s opening of 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage
A new, exciting year has just started for Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016 that is ready to kick-start a full programme of...
MoreUNESCO report confirms impact of 2005 convention on national government’s cultural diversity policy
The new UNESCO Global Report 2018 entitled Re|Shaping Cultural Policies is an invaluable tool for examining the progress to date of the Convention...
MoreSupporting sustainable tourism in Europe, EU-China Tourism Year officially launched in Venice
The aim of the EU-China Tourism Year (ECTY) is to increase the number of Chinese visitors to Europe, whilst encouraging sustainable tourism and...
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