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HomeTag: Sustainability

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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Sustainable Gastronomy Day – 18 June

Sustainable Gastronomy Day – 18 June
18 June 2021

Each year at IGCAT, we commemorate sustainable gastronomy as a pillar that represents each of our areas of interest; as gastronomy is the cultural...

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Menorca stands out as a safe and sustainable destination at FITUR 2021

Menorca stands out as a safe and sustainable destination at FITUR 2021
24 May 2021

Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 was presented at FITUR as a leading destination in terms of sustainability and safety, on 20...

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The fourth observance of World Bee Day

The fourth observance of World Bee Day
21 May 2021

The main purpose of World Bee Day, which is celebrated on 20 May, is to raise awareness about the significance of the bees and other pollinators...

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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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IGCAT announces 2nd European Food Gift Challenge

IGCAT announces 2nd European Food Gift Challenge
8 March 2021

The European Food Gift Challenge 2nd edition will take place in Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021-2022, on 23 July...

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European Young Chef Award 2021 call officially launched

European Young Chef Award 2021 call officially launched
3 March 2021

IGCAT has officially announced the European Young Chef Award 2021 that will take place in the renovated Municipal Market of Braga in Minho...

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Call open for the Food Film Menu 2021!

Call open for the Food Film Menu 2021!
17 February 2021

After a successful first edition in 2020, IGCAT has opened a new call for submissions to the Food Film Menu 2021 competition to collect short food...

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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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Speed up social and economic recovery by fostering Sustainable Tourism Development

Speed up social and economic recovery by fostering Sustainable Tourism Development
27 November 2020

The new Recovery and Resilience Facility, proposed by the European Commission to help the EU rebuild after the pandemic, offers an unprecedented...

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Will carbon labels on our food turn us into climatarians?

Will carbon labels on our food turn us into climatarians?
16 November 2020

Place an order at Just Salad and there are plenty of opportunities to personalize the menu. You can filter by calories. Choose dairy-free. Exclude...

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Hauts-de-France recommended for 2023 European Region of Gastronomy title

Hauts-de-France recommended for 2023 European Region of Gastronomy title
15 October 2020

An international jury consisting of four international experts (members of IGCAT) having the additional experience of coming from already awarded...

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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

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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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9 October 2024

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