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Plastic Free Foundation
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IGCAT

Global impact at a glance – Plastic Free Foundation 2025 Report

The Plastic Free Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the global achievements of Plastic Free July. In 2025, an estimated 174 million people across 190 countries participated—about 16% of global consumers. Participants significantly reduced waste, cutting an average of 13 kg of household waste per person and taking 15% more actions to avoid plastic compared to non-participants.

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19 November 2025
World News
IGCAT

Tourism Food for Good: Co-Creating Sustainable Food Systems in the Tourism Sector

A new global initiative, Tourism Food for Good, has been launched by UN Tourism, the TUI Care Foundation, and the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Resilience and Sustainable Development (CRSD) to reshape how food is produced, sourced, and consumed across the tourism value chain. Building on UN Tourism’s Global Roadmap for Food Waste Reduction, the initiative

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28 October 2025
World News
IGCAT

Celebration Meets Urgency at Latest Seed Vault Opening in Svalbard

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault welcomed over 21,000 new seed samples from 20 genebanks worldwide, including first-time deposits from the Philippines and Peru. This 68th deposit brings the total collection to 1.38 million samples, reinforcing global efforts to safeguard crop diversity against climate change and crises. Major contributors included the Philippine Rice Research Institute, sending 4,000 rice varieties;

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22 October 2025
UNESCO Frmework for Cultural Statistics
World News
IGCAT

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

UNESCO has released the 2025 Framework for Cultural Statistics, Part II, introducing a comprehensive classification guide aimed at enhancing the measurement and analysis of cultural phenomena globally. This updated framework provides standardized definitions and indicators across various cultural domains, including cultural heritage, creative industries, and cultural participation. By harmonizing cultural statistics,

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14 October 2025
World News - Think Tank
World News
IGCAT

Gloria Guevara Declares the Need for a New Era for Global Tourism

Speaking at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao, Gloria Guevara, Chief Special Advisor at the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, called for a transformative shift in the global tourism sector. She emphasized the need to redefine tourism’s role beyond leisure, positioning it as a powerful force for socio-economic

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22 April 2025
Global News - African Pharms
World News
IGCAT

Are philanthropists destroying African farms?

This documentary highlights growing calls from African farmers to reclaim food sovereignty and, questions whether philanthropy is helping or hindering sustainable development across the continent. Philanthropic initiatives by global foundations such as the Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and AGRA, intended to combat hunger in Africa are investigated, as possibly having

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3 April 2025
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World News
IGCAT

The global human impact on biodiversity

Human activities, such as pollution and climate change, are altering ecosystems worldwide, yet the anticipated trend of biotic homogenization is not as straightforward as expected. A large-scale study across 97,000 sites reveals that while biodiversity declines and community composition shifts, the impacts are far from uniform. This research highlights that

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27 March 2025
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World News
IGCAT

Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report

A recent study, synthesizing over 2,000 global studies, confirms that human activities are driving biodiversity loss across the planet. Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology and the University of Zurich conducted the study, covering nearly 100,000 sites across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats. The findings

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26 March 2025
Educating nutrition in schools post
World News
IGCAT

Food literacy in schools can cut undernourishment by 14 pc, say experts

Integrating food literacy into school curriculums has the potential to significantly reduce undernourishment among students. By educating children about nutrition, healthy eating habits, and the origins of their food, schools can empower students to make informed dietary choices, leading to improved health outcomes and a projected 14% decrease in undernourishment.

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11 March 2025
Women Farmers_Slow Food
World News
IGCAT

International Women’s Day: how Slow Food Farms empower women worldwide

Slow Food Farms celebrate the essential role of women in agriculture, highlighting their contributions to biodiversity, traditional food practices, and sustainable farming. Despite making up a significant portion of the global agricultural workforce, women still face challenges such as limited land ownership and financial access. Slow Food supports them through

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6 March 2025
VMSIIHE -
World News
IGCAT

VMSIIHE Celebrates Landmark NAAC “A” Grade Accreditation

Original author: VMSIIHE V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE), Goa-India, has achieved a significant milestone by being accredited with an “A” Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a commendable CGPA of 3.04. This prestigious accreditation reflects VMSIIHE’s dedication to academic excellence, industry-focused education,

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14 February 2025
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World News
IGCAT

Climate Challenge Conference Addresses Sustainability in Tourism, Urban Areas, and Education

Original author: Argophilia The Greek Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) hosted the “Climate Challenge” conference on November 25 in Athens, focusing on sustainable solutions for tourism, urban development, and education. Highlights included discussions on eco-friendly tourism practices, innovative urban planning strategies like biogas energy production in Crete, and

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4 December 2024
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World News
IGCAT

Showcasing Seeds: The Aesthetic of Diversity

Original author: Crop Trust Swiss author, landscape architect, and photographer Jonas Frei, unveils the hidden beauty of seeds through his striking photography. His work bridges art and conservation, revealing the immense diversity and potential contained within these tiny life carriers. Describing seeds as “a dormant intermediate generation,” Frei is captivated

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4 October 2024
Harmony in the Pacific - tourism, peace, and sustainability come together
World News
Fabrizia

Harmony in the Pacific: tourism, peace, and sustainability come together

Original Author: TTW Tourism in the Pacific is playing a major role in promoting peace, preserving culture, and supporting sustainable growth. As part of World Tourism Day 2024, with its theme of “Tourism and Peace,” the Pacific region is being recognized for how tourism boosts local economies while fostering cultural exchange

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30 September 2024
Tackling food loss and waste from the farm to the table and beyond
World News
Fabrizia

Tackling food loss and waste from the farm to the table and beyond

Original author: FAO On the occasion of the fifth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu emphasized the urgent need to tackle food loss and waste to improve food security, protect the environment, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, over 13% of food is

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27 September 2024
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