Greener and Healthier Futures for the European Regions of Gastronomy
Policies and practices from the European Regions of Gastronomy that support local greener and healthier development as well as highlight the vital role of local gastronomy in sustainable growth, were the focus of this year’s round table organised by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) in Brussels, on 9 October 2019. […]
UNESCO food and culture forum dishes up fresh serving of SDGs
“Cultural policies today provide innovative responses in areas such as inclusion, technical and vocational education, employment, the preservation of cultural heritage and biodiversity,” Assistant Director-General for Culture at UNESCO, Ernesto Otonne, said. Speaking to some 200 international participants gathered in Italy’s Parma for the gathering, entitled, “Culture and Food: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Development,” Mr. Otonne stressed that […]
Slow Food in the Nordic Countries: strenghtening a regional coalition
Regional cooperation between the convivia of the Nordic Countries started in 2009 and has come a long way in the past 10 years. The most visible event to have come out of this collaboration was Terra Madre Nordic, which took place in Copenhagen in April 2018, in “Kødbyen”, and presented more than 80 producers, 20 […]
IGCAT signs joint statement on the revision of EU’s Visa Code
IGCAT and 79 organisations from the cultural field signed a joint statement to raise attention within European Institutions on the needs of the cultural sector in the framework of the Revision of the Visa Code. Organised and coordinated by PEARLE* – Live Performance Europe, this collective call seeks to influence current trilogue discussions between the European […]
1st Asian Network of Cultural Intermediaries Forum
IGCAT was invited to the 1st Asian Network of Cultural Intermediaries Forum in Taiwan, 2-3 November. The invitation came from the Graduate School of Arts Management and Cultural Policy, National Taiwan University of Arts. It was an opportunity for IGCAT’s President, Dr. Diane Dodd to meet the Deputy Minister for Culture and to present the Regions of Gastronomy […]
Creative alignments
IGCAT’s President, Dr. Diane Dodd was fortunate to join the European Chapter for IFACCA (International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies) members at their closed meeting in Liverpool, England, 10-12 October 2018. The European Chapter Meeting operated under the title Shifting the Balance of Power. Simon Mellor, Deputy Chief Executive of Arts Council England […]
Creativity and cross-sectorial dialogue as key to regional growth
Cross-sectorial cooperation, citizen engagement and food innovation were among the topics discussed at the round table on Creativity and cross-sectorial working strengthening European Regions of Gastronomy, held on 8 October 2018 in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels. Hosted by the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to […]
Consolidating visions for a better future
IGCAT and the European Region of Gastronomy Platform consolidate their vision for a better future. With the aim of stimulating engaging cross-cultural debate and fostering collective learning amongst the network of IGCAT experts and representatives of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform, the 5th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting took place in Minho, European Region of […]
Michelin-starred chef transforms food waste into fine dining for the disadvantaged in Paris
Italian chef Massimo Bottura opened his sixth Refettorio community kitchen in Paris last week. The concept? To provide a sumptuous feast to the most vulnerable of Paris while also battling food waste. Don’t talk to Bottura about charity. For the only chef in Italy to earn three Michelin stars, his chain of restaurants – the […]
Catalonia’s opening of 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage
A new, exciting year has just started for Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016 that is ready to kick-start a full programme of initiatives in the framework of 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage to celebrate local and European cultural richness. IGCAT attended the opening ceremony of the Year that took place on 16 […]
UNESCO report confirms impact of 2005 convention on national government’s cultural diversity policy
The new UNESCO Global Report 2018 entitled Re|Shaping Cultural Policies is an invaluable tool for examining the progress to date of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The convention was established in 2005 and is now ratified by 146 Parties, and aims to support sustainable cultural governance, exchange and integration across the world. The […]
Launch of the third edition: International Award UCLG – Mexico City – Culture 21
The call for applications for the «International Award UCLG – Mexico City – Culture 21», will stay open from 2 November 2017 to 16 March 2018. This Award aims to recognise important contributions from cities and individuals to the relation between culture and sustainable development. All Cities and Local Governments who work on culture and sustainability […]
