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HomeTag: climate change

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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Student gastronomes plan recipe for Madagascar’s future

Student gastronomes plan recipe for Madagascar’s future
1 March 2024

In southern Madagascar, students at Beabo Primary School are participating in Tsikonina, a cooking competition promoting nutritious meals and...

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Why we need a new economics of water as a common good

Why we need a new economics of water as a common good
22 March 2023

Anthropogenic pressures and climate change are altering water flows worldwide. Better understanding, new economic thinking and an international...

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Climate Change Is Driving Millions to the Precipice of a ‘Raging Food Catastrophe’

Climate Change Is Driving Millions to the Precipice of a ‘Raging Food Catastrophe’
12 December 2022

Nearly 26 million people in the Horn of Africa are facing extreme hunger, with some areas already reaching catastrophic famine levels, according...

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Tackling food loss and waste: A triple win opportunity – FAO, UNEP

Tackling food loss and waste: A triple win opportunity – FAO, UNEP
29 September 2022

FAO and UNEP issue call for action on International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and waste. Tackling the scourge of food loss and waste...

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No public health without planetary health

No public health without planetary health
31 March 2022

April 7 marks WHO’s annual World Health Day, which this year has the theme “Our planet, our health”. The future health of the planet and...

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How Should Art Reckon With Climate Change?

How Should Art Reckon With Climate Change?
28 March 2022

As the environmental crisis accelerates, contemporary artists have taken up the mantle of addressing the precarious present. The art world has...

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The Biodiversity Crisis Needs Its Net Zero Moment

The Biodiversity Crisis Needs Its Net Zero Moment
21 December 2021

Climate change isn’t the only major crisis facing the world. We’re in the middle of a mass extinction, and we’re missing all of our biodiversity...

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IGCAT commits to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action

IGCAT commits to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action
9 November 2021

IGCAT is proud to be a signatory and launch partner of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action on Tourism, that was officially launched at the...

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FAO report maps insights from and threats to Indigenous Peoples’ food Systems

FAO report maps insights from and threats to Indigenous Peoples’ food Systems
28 June 2021

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Alliance of Bioversity International and The International...

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Historic UN Summit on Biodiversity

Historic UN Summit on Biodiversity
1 October 2020

Recognizing that the continued deterioration and degradation of the world’s natural ecosystems were having major impacts on the lives and...

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Food loss and waste ‘an ethical outrage’, UN chief says on International Day

Food loss and waste ‘an ethical outrage’, UN chief says on International Day
29 September 2020

Last year, the UN General Assembly designated 29 September as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction, recognizing the...

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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

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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

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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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