El impacto humano global en la biodiversidad
Las actividades humanas, como la contaminación y el cambio climático, están alterando los ecosistemas en todo el mundo, pero la tendencia anticipada de homogeneización biótica no es tan sencilla como se esperaba. Un estudio a gran escala en 97.000 sitios revela que, si bien la biodiversidad disminuye y la composición de la comunidad cambia, los […]
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 highlight a nearly 20% decrease in […]
‘A momentous day for nature’: EU approves first-of-its-kind law that could bring back biodiversity
By Angela Symons – Euro News The EU’s Nature Restoration Law, a landmark regulation, has been approved after extensive deliberations. This first-of-its-kind law aims to restore Europe’s damaged ecosystems and enhance biodiversity. Alain Maron, Brussels’ environment minister, emphasized the urgency of environmental protection. Environmental groups, including The Nature Conservancy, have hailed it as a «momentous […]
Nature protection and restoration
The European Environment Agency regularly monitors nature, assessing conservation status and protected areas. Europe faces significant biodiversity threats from urban sprawl, unsustainable farming and forestry, and pollution, leading to fragmented habitats. EEA reports indicate that only 15% of habitats and 27% of protected species maintain good conservation status. EU directives like Birds and Habitats protect […]
Safeguarding biodiversity in collaboration with Slow Food
In support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, IGCAT ́s World Regions of Gastronomy not only have great culinary assets but they are also committed to stimulating debate about the production of sufficient and healthy food for everyone. We know there is enough food to feed the world if we protect the planet’s biodiversity. Food kilometres, sustainable farming […]
Raising the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees
IGCAT and the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association (SBA) have teamed up to raise the profile of natural honey and preservation of bees in the World/European Regions of Gastronomy. The two organisations signed a collaboration agreement on 22 February 2023 to join efforts for the safeguard of biodiversity, the promotion of food education and the support to […]
COP15 ends with landmark biodiversity agreement
The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) ended in Montreal, Canada, on 19 December 2022 with a landmark agreement to guide global action on nature through to 2030. Representatives from 188 governments have been gathered in Montreal for the past two weeks for the important summit. Chaired by China and hosted by Canada, COP 15 resulted […]
IGCAT and Slow Food join forces to support sustainable food futures
IGCAT and Slow Food have joined forces to support the safeguard and promotion of cultural, food and biodiversity. This new collaboration was formalised on 15 December at the Saudi Feast Food Festival in Riyadh, where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between President of IGCAT, Diane Dodd PhD and Director General of Slow Food, Paolo Di Croce. Thanks to the Culinary […]
The future ambassadors of regional food and cultural diversity
Finalists to the European Young Chef Award 2022 officially committed to supporting more environmentally, ethically, socially, culturally and economically sustainable food production and consumption practices. By signing up as IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, on 11 November 2022 the young chefs pledged to proudly and sustainably promote their regions’ food and cultural heritage throughout their future […]
Public’s Favourites of the Food Film Menu 2022 revealed
The short films Welcome to the Farm – Les Cabres d’en Peyu from Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016, and Let’s Go to Aseer from Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 were selected as Public’s Favourite European Film and Public’s Favourite World Film respectively in the framework of the International Food Film Menu 2022, organised by IGCAT in collaboration with […]
Category winners of the Food Film Menu 2022 announced!
A mouth-watering journey across the colours and flavours of awarded, candidate and nominated World/European Regions of Gastronomy, IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2022 has been officially announced! After evaluating over 50 short film submissions, a jury of international experts in the food, culture and film sectors elected 10 category winners that will permanently form part […]
With vast arable lands, why is Africa dependent on imported grain?
Despite having vast amounts of arable land, nutritious indigenous crops and a booming agricultural sector, Africa still imports most of its grain. The Russian army’s blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and the ripple effects of Western sanctions against Moscow have raised international food and fuel prices, leaving millions of Africans facing an «unprecedented food emergency» this year, the World Food […]
