GEOFOOD |
WHAT IS IT
Sustainable local food from a territory with unique geology.
WHAT IS GEOFOOD?
GEOfood is based on sustainable local food in areas of unique geological relevance. This is the official brand of products produced in UNESCO World Geoparks. The GEOFood brand and criteria are only authorized in Geoparks officially recognized by UNESCO. For your product to be considered GEOfood you must be able to demonstrate that it is produced in a Geopark territory, with associated historical and geological elements of the area in which it is produced.
WHAT IS UNESCO?
UNESCO is the “intellectual” agency of the United Nations (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Its main role is to seek peace, promoting cultural heritage, increasing intercultural dialogue, in order to improve education and foster sustainable development processes around the world.
UNESCO develops actions focused on 8 main themes:
- Education
- Freedom of expression
- Heritage protection
- Learning to live together
- Building an informed society
- One planet, one ocean
- Science for a sustainable future
- Prevent violent extremism
THE GEOfood VISION
Behind the GEOfood brand is a clear philosophy: supporting local communities and the holistic, bottom-up approach that characterizes UNESCO World Geoparks is also the basis of the GEOfood brand. The GEOfood brand is associated with UNESCO World Geoparks and can only be used in these areas designated by UNESCO. GEOfood intends to see its use extended to at least 30% of European UNESCO Global Geoparks by the end of 2023, and to 10% of the remaining Geoparks in the world by 2025.
THE GEOfood MISSION
GEOfood's mission is to support the sustainable development of local communities, promoting actions aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the UN. GEOfood intends to operate according to values and strategy.
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