Mediterranean Diet Intangible Cultural Heritage Unesco

On November 16, 2010, the Mediterranean diet was officially registered in the prestigious list of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. This significant recognition has greatly contributed to giving increased visibility on a planetary scale to a rich cultural practice that has been developed over many centuries in our country and throughout the Mediterranean basin.

This evolution has been made possible due to the various cultural contributions and a diverse array of raw materials of the most disparate origin.
Today, the Mediterranean diet not only stands as a proud emblem of our culinary tradition but also represents an important and vital contribution to achieving the objectives of Sustainable Development as outlined in the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations.

In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Mediterranean diet, numerous initiatives have been organized, highlighting its liveliness and growing popularity. This diet is not simply a way of eating but a true lifestyle that encompasses a unique set of skills, knowledge, rituals, symbols, and traditions.
These elements intricately touch upon all aspects of food, including cultivation, breeding, conservation, cooking, sharing, and consumption. This commemoration has become an invaluable opportunity for both formal and informal permanent learning experiences for young people and adults alike.
Such initiatives aid us in reflecting upon and understanding the great challenges of the contemporary world. Topics of discussion range from public health to the defense of biodiversity, as well as from fostering intercultural dialogue to the promotion of the principles of active and global citizenship.