Sustainable Gastronomy Week June 16, 2025

Overview

Are you a young chef between the ages of 18 and 39 with a passion for sustainable gastronomy?

Sustainable Gastronomy Day (SGD), celebrated annually on 18 June, was introduced by FAO and UNESCO in 2017. It aims to promote food security, sustainable agriculture, nutrition and biodiversity conservation through gastronomy.

The World Food Forum (WFF)’s Global Youth Action Initiative (Youth Initiative)’s Sustainable Gastronomy Week (SGW) invites young chefs from around the world to celebrate the day by showcasing the power of gastronomy to drive positive change in agrifood systems. Last year’s pilot launch featuring the theme “More Taste, Less Waste”, successfully engaged 21 young chefs in restaurants across nine countries who collectively sold thousands of dishes reducing and eliminating food waste.

In 2025, Sustainable Gastronomy Week (16-22 June) will bring together young chefs to once again craft custom menus to celebrate the week, featuring the theme “Local Seeds, Local Eats”. This year’s theme challenges young chefs worldwide to rethink what it truly means to eat locally and go further than simply sourcing ingredients from nearby farms.

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Sustainable Gastronomy Week

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