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HomeTag: Sustainability

Scaling back: graduate invents plastic alternative from fish waste

Scaling back: graduate invents plastic alternative from fish waste
20 September 2019

A bio-plastic made of organic fish waste that would otherwise end up in landfill, with the potential to replace plastic in everyday packaging, has...

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Sustainable agriculture will be critical to preventing global food shortages

Sustainable agriculture will be critical to preventing global food shortages
18 September 2019

The world has a unique opportunity to stem the tides of climate change, ensure future food security, protect biodiversity, and make healthier...

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Trondheim-Mid Norway is the newest top foodie destination in Europe

Trondheim-Mid Norway is the newest top foodie destination in Europe
5 August 2019

Two Michelin star restaurants, home to the Best Chef of the Year 2019 and nominated to be European Region of Gastronomy in 2022, Trondheim is the...

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The S Plan – Smart strategies for sustainable regions

The S Plan – Smart strategies for sustainable regions
8 July 2019

The protection and promotion of local cultural and food diversity is increasingly becoming a vital means to nurture sustainable and inclusive...

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Seeds for plastic – Sibiu for sustainability

Seeds for plastic – Sibiu for sustainability
25 June 2019

Today’s food and environmental challenges are at the centre of Sibiu’s programme as European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2019 which offers events...

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Changing policies through local and healthy food

Changing policies through local and healthy food
21 June 2019

Gastronomy plays a vital role in supporting community well-being and health, and many initiatives are emerging in European regions that capitalise...

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Sustainable food models from the European Regions of Gastronomy

Sustainable food models from the European Regions of Gastronomy
20 June 2019

Sustainability in its wider implications is clearly emerging as an important theme in the European Regions of Gastronomy with increasing...

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IGCAT delivers sustainable message at UNESCO International Forum

IGCAT delivers sustainable message at UNESCO International Forum
12 June 2019

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...

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Minorca focuses on sustainability, gastronomy and culture

Minorca focuses on sustainability, gastronomy and culture
1 June 2019

The Region of Gastronomy programme keeps raising interest and enthusiasm of regions from all around the world who are eager to boost local...

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Mariona Rodà, the young ambassador of Catalonia’s local products

Mariona Rodà, the young ambassador of Catalonia’s local products
10 May 2019

Best Presentation prize at the 33rd Catalan Young Chef Award, Mariona Rodà has been selected to represent Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy...

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Minho selects finalist for the European Young Chef Award 2019

Minho selects finalist for the European Young Chef Award 2019
7 May 2019

With his dish Mantença do lar do Minhoto (Keeping Minho’s home), Rui Pedro Meira was elected winner of the Minho Young Chef Awards (MYCA) and...

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1st World Region of Gastronomy Meeting held in Barcelona

1st World Region of Gastronomy Meeting held in Barcelona
29 March 2019

Building a better food future for world regions was the intention behind the first ever World Region of Gastronomy meeting, held fittingly in the...

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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.

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

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

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Ramon Sentmartí

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

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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.

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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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