UNESCO steps up efforts for biodiversity conservation

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 numbers 727 biosphere reserves in 131 countries, including 22 transboundary sites. UNESCO Biosphere reserves now cover more than 5% of the Earth’s landmass, in which biodiversity conservation, environmental education, research and […]

Menorca stands out as a safe and sustainable destination at FITUR 2021

Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 was presented at FITUR as a leading destination in terms of sustainability and safety, on 20 May 2021, as reported by the online news portal Menorca.info. During her speech from the Balearic Islands’ stand, President of the Fundació Fomento del Turisme de Menorca (FFTM), Susana Mora highlighted how, during the pandemic, Menorca […]

Menorca’s sustainable path to support local gastronomy

An international jury comprising of four international experts (members of IGCAT) having the additional experience of coming from already awarded European Regions of Gastronomy, have recommended Menorca for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2022. After reviewing the bid book Menorca – Timeless Flavour, which had been submitted on 15 September 2019 and following a […]