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HomeTag: UNESCO

2025 UNESCO framework for cultural statistics, Part II: a classification guide

2025 UNESCO framework for cultural statistics, Part II: a classification guide
4 days ago

UNESCO has released the 2025 Framework for Cultural Statistics, Part II, introducing a comprehensive classification guide aimed at enhancing the...

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International Food Atlas Webinar: Exploring Food Heritage through a UNESCO-Supported Initiative

International Food Atlas Webinar: Exploring Food Heritage through a UNESCO-Supported Initiative
9 days ago

IGCAT recently hosted the “International Food Atlas” webinar, presenting an ambitious global initiative to document, safeguard, and transmit...

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1st World Gastronomy Summit celebrated on the eve of MONDIACULT 2025

1st World Gastronomy Summit celebrated on the eve of MONDIACULT 2025
19 days ago

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is proud to highlight that its 1st World Gastronomy Summit, hosted by...

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Recognising Food as Culture, Heritage, and Identity at IGCAT’s 1st World Gastronomy Summit

Recognising Food as Culture, Heritage, and Identity at IGCAT’s 1st World Gastronomy Summit
20 days ago

Food at the Heart of Culture and The Cultural Value of Food were the key themes explored at the 1st World Gastronomy Summit, held at the Palau de...

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IGCAT’s World Gastronomy Summit joins the Extended Programme “Towards MONDIACULT 2025”

IGCAT’s World Gastronomy Summit joins the Extended Programme “Towards MONDIACULT 2025”
16 September 2025

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is proud to announce that its 1st World Gastronomy Summit, hosted by...

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IGCAT Endorses the UNESCO Food Atlas as an Urgent Tool to Safeguard Foodways

IGCAT Endorses the UNESCO Food Atlas as an Urgent Tool to Safeguard Foodways
24 July 2025

UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, 22–23 July 2025 IGCAT participated in a high-level international meeting co-organised by UNESCO and the Culinary Arts...

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IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2024 screened at Slow Food’s Terra Madre

IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2024 screened at Slow Food’s Terra Madre
29 September 2024

14 amazing food stories from across the globe have delighted an international audience at Slow Food’s Terra Madre – Salone del Gusto event in...

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Food in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe

Food in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
26 September 2024

IGCAT is honored to acknowledge the participation of our President, Dr. Diane Dodd, at the 13th Advisory Forum of the Cultural Routes of the...

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MONDIACULT 2022: States adopt historic Declaration for Culture

MONDIACULT 2022: States adopt historic Declaration for Culture
7 October 2022

One hundred-fifty States unanimously adopted an ambitious Declaration for Culture at the end of a three-day conference convened by UNESCO. The...

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Green Key International signs UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge

Green Key International signs UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge
29 March 2022

By signing the UNESCO and Expedia Group’s Sustainable Pledge, Green Key further strengthens its mission of promoting sustainable travel, community...

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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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UNESCO steps up efforts for biodiversity conservation

UNESCO steps up efforts for biodiversity conservation
22 September 2021

UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme today added 20 new sites, in 21 countries to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, which now...

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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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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.

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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.

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George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

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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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