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HomeTag: biodiversity

The global human impact on biodiversity

The global human impact on biodiversity
27 March 2025

Human activities, such as pollution and climate change, are altering ecosystems worldwide, yet the anticipated trend of biotic homogenization is...

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

Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report
26 March 2025

A recent study, synthesizing over 2,000 global studies, confirms that human activities are driving biodiversity loss across the planet...

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‘A momentous day for nature’: EU approves first-of-its-kind law that could bring back biodiversity

‘A momentous day for nature’: EU approves first-of-its-kind law that could bring back biodiversity
19 June 2024

By Angela Symons – Euro News The EU’s Nature Restoration Law, a landmark regulation, has been approved after extensive deliberations. This...

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Nature protection and restoration

Nature protection and restoration
4 March 2024

The European Environment Agency regularly monitors nature, assessing conservation status and protected areas. Europe faces significant...

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Safeguarding biodiversity in collaboration with Slow Food

Safeguarding biodiversity in collaboration with Slow Food
30 March 2023

In support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, IGCAT ́s World Regions of Gastronomy not only have great culinary assets but they are also...

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Raising the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees

Raising the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees
22 February 2023

IGCAT and the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association (SBA) have teamed up to raise the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees in the...

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COP15 ends with landmark biodiversity agreement

COP15 ends with landmark biodiversity agreement
20 December 2022

The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) ended in Montreal, Canada, on 19 December 2022 with a landmark agreement to guide global action...

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IGCAT and Slow Food join forces to support sustainable food futures

IGCAT and Slow Food join forces to support sustainable food futures
16 December 2022

IGCAT and Slow Food have joined forces to support the safeguard and promotion of cultural, food and biodiversity. This new collaboration was...

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The future ambassadors of regional food and cultural diversity

The future ambassadors of regional food and cultural diversity
12 November 2022

Finalists to the European Young Chef Award 2022 officially committed to supporting more environmentally, ethically, socially, culturally and...

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Public’s Favourites of the Food Film Menu 2022 revealed

Public’s Favourites of the Food Film Menu 2022 revealed
21 October 2022

The short films Welcome to the Farm – Les Cabres d’en Peyu from Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016, and Let’s Go to Aseer from...

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Category winners of the Food Film Menu 2022 announced!

Category winners of the Food Film Menu 2022 announced!
30 September 2022

A mouth-watering journey across the colours and flavours of awarded, candidate and nominated World/European Regions of Gastronomy, IGCAT’s...

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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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EUROPEAN YOUNG CHEF AWARD

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Joan Roca

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.

FOOD FILM MENU

AMBASSADOR

Robert Oliver

Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

WORLD FOOD GIFT CHALLENGE

AMBASSADOR

Ana Roš

Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Ramon Sentmartí

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

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

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.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Francisco de Calheiros

Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR

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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Award Ceremony of Crete, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2026, Heraklion
9 October 2024

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