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‘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

19 June 2024

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UN Tourism Hosts First Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

By UN Tourism UN Tourism is to host its first Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, advancing its work to make gastronomy tourism a pillar for sustainable and inclusive growth across the region. The Forum will be held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on 26-28 July 2024. Hosted under the

11 June 2024

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UN Tourism 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition

UN Tourism has launched the 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, organized in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center. The competition aims to accelerate gastronomy tourism initiatives in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It seeks to identify challenges, catalyze innovations, and promote projects that can transform the

20 May 2024

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Glasgow Declaration’s 2nd Global Roundtable for Tourism Climate Action

The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, of which IGCAT is a signatory, aims to facilitate an ongoing dialogue, sharing of best practices, and collaborative efforts among its signatories. On 14-15 May 2024 they will organise the second Global Roundtable for Tourism Climate Action. The Community of Practice for

10 May 2024

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NEMOS officially launches its methodological handbook for sustainability

The result of a two-year collaborative process within the Erasmus+ co-funded project NEMOS – A new educational model for acquisition of sustainability competences through service-learning, the Methodological Handbook in Food Sustainability through Service-learning aims to take a step forward in the transition towards education for sustainability, through practical and innovative

28 March 2024

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The NEMOS project successfully concluded in Dublin

After two years, the Erasmus+ funded project NEMOS – A new educational model for acquisition of sustainability competences through service-learning, of which IGCAT is a consortium partner, has come to an end, treasuring many enriching experiences and lessons learned. The project’s final event on Education for Sustainability and the European

26 March 2024

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International Day of Potato | 30 May

The potato, a crop of immense global significance, contributes to key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as zero hunger, sustainable agriculture, and economic growth. Celebrated on May 30th, the International Day of Potato recognizes its vital role in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods worldwide. Originating in the Andes, the potato

12 March 2024

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Open-source, interactive database for farmers and foresters goes online

The EU-FarmBook Project has launched an online platform to facilitate knowledge sharing among farmers, foresters, and rural actors in the agriculture and forestry sectors. The platform aims to support the transition to sustainable practices by providing practical solutions to daily challenges. A pre-launch event introduced the platform to EU project

11 March 2024

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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

4 March 2024

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Hot Kitchens with Cool Chefs

IGCAT Expert, Wendy Barrie vividly recalls her experience as a jury member of the European Young Chef Award 2023: “It was with great pleasure that I accepted an invitation to be on the Judging Panel for the IGCAT European Young Chef 2023 last autumn, hosted by European Region of Gastronomy

4 March 2024

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Student gastronomes plan recipe for Madagascar’s future

In southern Madagascar, students at Beabo Primary School are participating in Tsikonina, a cooking competition promoting nutritious meals and healthy eating habits among children and families. Organized by the UN, Tsikonina educates students on preparing healthy dishes using locally available ingredients, aiming to address challenges such as malnutrition and climate

1 March 2024

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Education for Sustainability and EU GreenComp Framework event

Education for Sustainability and EU GreenComp Framework – Respond to the growing need for educating to develop the knowledge, skills & attitudes to live, work & act in a sustainable manner is the topic of the upcoming NEMOS event, to be hosted by TU Dublin on 14 March 2024. Organised in

20 February 2024

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FAO Director-General focuses on apiculture and forestry with visit to Slovenia

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Qu Dongyu, visited Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy 2021, for three days, engaging with leaders in the local apiculture and forestry sectors, traditional industries of the European country. The visit included meetings with the Slovenian Beekeeping Association to

14 February 2024

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UN Tourism Barometer

The UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer provides ongoing analysis of short-term tourism trends to inform global tourism stakeholders. Published quarterly, it assesses inbound and outbound tourism data and includes a Confidence Index based on expert surveys. International tourism rebounded strongly in 2023, reaching 88% of pre-pandemic levels, with the Middle

31 January 2024

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NEMOS: An ambitious and transformative project

An educational innovation project, NEMOS encourages the adoption of service-learning as a green pedagogy to integrate sustainability in the higher education curricula. With the aim to include a social element in the students’ learning path, NEMOS introduces service-learning as an experiential methodology by which students get in direct contact with

27 December 2023

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Reef Saudi launches bee clinics in major cities in Kingdom

The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, or Reef Saudi, has launched bee clinics in Jeddah, Jazan, Madinah and Abha, providing examination, diagnosis, guidance and aids to beekeepers, and empowering small producers. The bee clinics will provide beekeepers with a guide manual, collect and examine samples, send instructions for development according

27 December 2023

News & Updates

‘A momentous day for nature’: EU approves first-of-its-kind law that could bring back biodiversity

UN Tourism Hosts First Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

UN Tourism 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition

Glasgow Declaration’s 2nd Global Roundtable for Tourism Climate Action

NEMOS officially launches its methodological handbook for sustainability

The NEMOS project successfully concluded in Dublin

International Day of Potato | 30 May

Open-source, interactive database for farmers and foresters goes online

Nature protection and restoration

Hot Kitchens with Cool Chefs

Student gastronomes plan recipe for Madagascar’s future

Education for Sustainability and EU GreenComp Framework event

FAO Director-General focuses on apiculture and forestry with visit to Slovenia

UN Tourism Barometer

NEMOS: An ambitious and transformative project

Reef Saudi launches bee clinics in major cities in Kingdom

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