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European Commission wants to slash use of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030

European Commission wants to slash use of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030
24 June 2022

The European Commission wants to cut the use of chemical pesticides in half by 2030, as part of its latest plan on sustainability and...

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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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Pesticides in the EU: A Creeping Costly Venom

Pesticides in the EU: A Creeping Costly Venom
16 December 2021

In November, three organizations, Pollinis, Le Basic and Terre Solidaire jointly published a shocking study about the hidden socio-economical...

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UN backs plans to ensure regular, healthy school meals for every child in need by 2030

UN backs plans to ensure regular, healthy school meals for every child in need by 2030
19 November 2021

Following pandemic-driven school closures, five UN agencies threw their strong support behind an international coalition to improve the nutrition...

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To make good, healthy cheese you need natural, diverse meadows

To make good, healthy cheese you need natural, diverse meadows
20 September 2021

In Italy stable meadows are disappearing through the abandonment of the countryside and soil consumption. Across Europe they occupy a surface area...

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Nature-based Solutions can save the planet, but only if we change our diets too

Nature-based Solutions can save the planet, but only if we change our diets too
16 March 2021

Natural ecosystems, such as forests, grasslands and oceans, do a pretty good job of storing carbon and supporting biodiversity. It’s therefore no...

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COVID-19 imperils ‘historic advances’ in children’s access to school meals: UN report

COVID-19 imperils ‘historic advances’ in children’s access to school meals: UN report
26 February 2021

According to WFP’s report, State of School Feeding Worldwide, 370 million children in 199 countries and territories were suddenly deprived of...

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FAO launches the UN’s International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021

FAO launches the UN’s International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021
16 December 2020

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, today [15 December 2020] launched...

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Exploring linkages between food, well-being and sustainable tourism

Exploring linkages between food, well-being and sustainable tourism
14 September 2020

Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism were at the centre of a public seminar organised in Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded...

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Tourism Manifesto welcomes EC’s package on Tourism and Transport

Tourism Manifesto welcomes EC’s package on Tourism and Transport
20 May 2020

Following the publication of the European Commission’s guidance on how to safely resume travel and reboot Europe’s tourism in 2020 and beyond, the...

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Focussing on food, well-being and wellness tourism

Focussing on food, well-being and wellness tourism
27 March 2020

IGCAT’s Annual Expert Meeting 2020 aims to explore how the combination of gastronomy, arts, culture and nature can contribute to health and...

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Greener and Healthier Futures for the European Regions of Gastronomy

Greener and Healthier Futures for the European Regions of Gastronomy
11 October 2019

Policies and practices from the European Regions of Gastronomy that support local greener and healthier development as well as highlight the vital...

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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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