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HomeTag: sustainable development

UN declares 2021 as International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development

UN declares 2021 as International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development
29 November 2019

At the 74th session of the UN General Assembly this month, 2021 was declared as the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable...

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UNESCO food and culture forum dishes up fresh serving of SDGs

UNESCO food and culture forum dishes up fresh serving of SDGs
13 September 2019

“Cultural policies today provide innovative responses in areas such as inclusion, technical and vocational education, employment, the preservation...

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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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1 million legacy for Aarhus-Central Denmark Region 2017

1 million legacy for Aarhus-Central Denmark Region 2017
6 July 2018

Central Denmark Region has announced the allocation of 1 million euro over three years to secure the legacy of its European Region of Gastronomy...

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Record Turnout as Thailand Hosts 4th UNWTO Global Forum on Gastronomy Tourism

Record Turnout as Thailand Hosts 4th UNWTO Global Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
4 June 2018

IGCAT Experts Jacinta Dalton, Roberta Garibaldi and Jutamas Wisansing were among the 475 delegates from 52 countries in attendance for the 4th...

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Food stories and tastes from candidates 2021

Food stories and tastes from candidates 2021
2 June 2018

Slovenia and Coimbra Region (Portugal) formally presented their candidature for the European Region of Gastronomy 2021 title by submitting their...

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Menus of change at the ASEAN Tourism Forum

Menus of change at the ASEAN Tourism Forum
26 January 2018

The Future of Food: Turning ASEAN Tradition and Craftsmanship into Sustainable Gastronomic Tourism was the title of the ASEAN Gastronomy...

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UNWTO and China organize First World Conference on Tourism for Development

UNWTO and China organize First World Conference on Tourism for Development
2 March 2016

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China will organize the First World Conference on Tourism...

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A Step Towards Sustainability

A Step Towards Sustainability
18 January 2016

The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the largest gathering on sustainability in the history of the Middle East, starts today. The goal of...

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Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference closes in Ecuador with Announcement

Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference closes in Ecuador with Announcement
5 May 2015

Ecuador has long been regarded as a leader in green growth and now the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador; the Global Sustainable Tourism Council...

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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.

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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.

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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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