The UNCCD G20 Global Land Initiative’s July Generation Restoration Dialogue turned on the hardest question in land restoration: not whether it works, but who will close a funding gap of more than USD 250 billion a year. Ask why the world is losing its healthy land, and the answer usually
An immersive four-day bootcamp brought together chefs, food innovators, researchers and change-makers from across the globe to explore the transformative power of culinary activism and gastrodiplomacy in driving ecological and social change. Organised by the Future Food Institute from 25 to 28 June 2026 at the Paideia Campus in Pollica,
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to announce the publication of the official report from the 1st World Gastronomy Summit, held on 27 September 2025 in Catalonia, Spain. The Summit, hosted by the Government of Catalonia as part of its World Region of Gastronomy 2025 designation, marked a historic milestone by placing
An international jury composed of four Experts accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD, considered the application of Vanuatu region for the title World Region of Gastronomy 2027. After reviewing the bid book: KAKAE VANUATU -Remembering the past, Regenerating the future”, submitted on 16 May 2025, they took part in
Food, culture, and education have the power to transform communities – and on 12 May 2026, ALECSO Director-General Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar met with IGCAT President Dr. Diane Dodd and Lamia Temimi (Coordinator of Cap Bon’s World Region of Gastronomy 2028 bid) spark a new chapter in the partnership between ALECSO and IGCAT, reaffirming their commitment to using
An international jury composed of four international experts accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD, considered the application of Cap Bon region for the title World Region of Gastronomy 2028. After reviewing the bid book: A Shakshouka of Flavours in the Heart of the Mediterranean, submitted on 9 December 2025,
An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of Banat region for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2028. After reviewing the bid book: Banat – “Fusion Beyond Borders. Bold Flavours. Diverse Origins. One Shared Table”, submitted on 7 November 2025,
Strategic policy and programmes to develop a region’s culinary identity and strengthen collaboration between tourism, agriculture and education was the subject of the 31st World Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting, held from 16–20 March 2026. The meeting was organised by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) together with hosts Kvarner Region Tourist
Looking for your next unforgettable foodie experience? Discover the Top 10 Foodie Websites 2026, curated by IGCAT to guide you through extraordinary culinary adventures. Unveiled at a gala event held on 19 March in Opatija, hosted by Kvarner, European Region of Gastronomy Awarded 2026, IGCAT’s Top 10 Foodie Websites 2026 showcase a curated selection
In a proud milestone for the United Kingdom, North-East England has officially joined the European Region of Gastronomy Platform as a candidate for the 2029 Award. This marks the first UK region to enter the prestigious network, highlighting its vibrant food culture, community-driven initiatives, and strong commitment to sustainable development through gastronomy. The official signing of the Protocol
The South Aegean region continues to affirm its position as a gastronomic hub of Greece. This year, 20 restaurants across the Cyclades and Dodecanese islands were recognized among the best in the country at the prestigious “Chrysoi Skoufoi” (Golden Chef’s Hat) awards, organized by Athinorama, Greece’s leading gastronomic guide. A total of 14 restaurants in
In Bucharest, Romania’s three European Regions of Gastronomy, Harghita (awarded 2027), Banat (candidate 2028), and Dobrogea (candidate 2029), have joined forces in a new formal collaboration. The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is excited to highlight this milestone, marked by a protocol signed at the National Institute of Heritage (INP), which lays
Food is more than nourishment, it is memory, landscape, identity and the possibility to regenerate a region. During a dynamic tutorial on Stakeholder Involvement for members of the World Region of Gastronomy Platform, Jaume Gomila, IGCAT Vice-President, invited members to reflect on how shared ideas can translate into lasting impact. How can regions
Armenia’s growing commitment to placing gastronomy at the heart of cultural preservation, sustainable territorial development, and community-led economic resilience has led to the country officially joining the World Region of Gastronomy Platform as a candidate for the 2028 Award. Armenia is the first region from the Caucasus to apply for this international recognition, coordinated
Drawing on her experience establishing the award-winning Scottish Food Guide in 2002, Wendy Barrie, cook, food writer, and IGCAT Expert, shared practical insights on creating a credible and enduring food guide, in the recent IGCAT webinar: Raising Standards through Food Guides. She emphasised that a successful guide goes far beyond listing restaurants or producers, it
An international Jury composed of five international experts considered the application of Jeddah-Taif for the title World Region of Gastronomy 2027. After reviewing the bid book titled Jeddah-Taif: Everlasting and Abundant submitted on 4 December 2025, they took part in a Jury visit to the region, 1-4 February 2026. The aim of the visit was
