Sustainable Gastronomy Day
Next: June 18, 2027
Eat local, eat seasonal, eat well.
The story
Where it comes from
On 21 December 2016 the UN General Assembly adopted, without a vote, resolution 71/246, naming 18 June Sustainable Gastronomy Day. The resolution recognises gastronomy as a cultural expression of the world's natural and cultural diversity, and FAO and UNESCO help countries observe the day. 'Sustainable gastronomy' means cooking that takes into account where the ingredients come from, how the food is grown and how it reaches our markets and, eventually, our plates.
How it's celebrated
Cities, chefs and food festivals hold exhibitions, shows and tastings, and FAO shares simple advice: buy what is in season from small farmers, try local foods when you travel, keep traditional recipes alive and waste less. A good way to join in is to cook a dish your grandmother made, with ingredients grown nearby, and share it.
Did you know
- FAO says about one third of all food produced is lost or wasted.
- In 2010 Chengdu, a birthplace of Sichuan cuisine, became the first city in Asia named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
- On 16 December 2020 hawker culture in Singapore became the country's first entry on UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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