During its 2026 presidency, the Greek community welcomed the network for two days of dialogue, cultural visits and shared meals, with education and the transmission of living heritage at the heart of the programme. Koroni, Greece, hosted the 16th Intergovernmental Meeting of the Emblematic Communities of the Mediterranean Diet, bringing together representatives from across the […]
Author Archives: Camilla.Unesco
At Convivium in New York, Land of Canaan opened a conversation about Palestinian olive farmers, the Mediterranean Diet and the responsibilities that begin when we share a meal. Before the meetings, there was the olive oil. Before the conversation could turn to the future of food, there was the question of the people who had […]
The Municipality of Tavira has launched the “Flavours of the Market” initiative, a project developed in partnership with the Vila Real de Santo António School of Hospitality and Tourism (EHTVRSA), the International Association of Paremiology (AIP), the Tavira Local Health Unit (ULS) and the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR Algarve). Held four times […]
From 3 to 6 September, Tavira hosted the 12th Mediterranean Diet Fair, organised by Tavira Municipal Council in collaboration with the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission, Associação INLOCO, Algarve Tourism Board, University of the Algarve, the Algarve and Vila Real de Santo António and Tavira Hotel and Tourism Schools, and Tavira Verde. The four-day […]
At NYU during Climate Week, the Mediterranean Diet brought diplomacy, public health, farming and territorial planning into one conversation. The challenge now is to turn recognition into everyday change. What use is sound nutritional advice if a family cannot afford to follow it? And what future does a celebrated food heritage have if the people […]
Autor: Gonçalo Moreira: Manager of OLIVUM – Association of Olive Growers and Oil Mills of Portugal There are foods that go into a recipe, and there are foods that help to define a country. Olive oil belongs to the latter category. It is the very essence of Portugal even before it reaches the plate: it […]
Events, Italy, News
Where Food Tells the Story of the Mediterranean Diet: Trame Mediterranee in Pollica
In Pollica, the Italian UNESCO Emblematic Community of the Mediterranean Diet, food is more than a collection of recipes. It is a way of preserving landscapes, knowledge, biodiversity and relationships between people. This is the idea behind Trame Mediterranee – Teatro Gastronomico, a cultural programme taking place from 28 July to 27 August at the […]
Among the paths of the Serra dos Candeeiros, the PAC National Network spent a morning in June observing the daily life of shepherds in Terra Chã, during a visit aimed at learning about local practices, promoting traditional knowledge and understanding the role of this activity in the sustainable management of the rural landscape. The initiative […]
The 2nd Agri-Food Summit, held in Barcelona, highlighted how the Mediterranean Diet attracts opportunities and projects a strong image. The preservation and promotion of cultural heritage have become some of the most effective tools for driving economic development, strengthening the identity of a territory, and projecting its value beyond its borders. These topics were addressed […]
News, Portugal
Tavira Municipal Museum invites visitors to discover the “Hamper from the Land or the Sea”
Tavira Municipal Museum’s “Hamper from the Land or the Sea” project aims to showcase local products, traditional knowledge and producers in the municipality of Tavira. Through visits to farms, salt pans and other activities linked to the land and the sea, participants have the opportunity to learn about production processes, engage directly with producers and […]
