Today, June 18 marks Sustainable Gastronomy Day, a recent celebration that represents a breakthrough for the sustainable development goals set forth by the UN in the 2030 Agenda. It is necessary to raise awareness to acquire new eating habits that contribute not only to the welfare of the world’s population, but also to the protection and preservation of the resources that come from the earth, to live in a more sustainable planet.
What does sustainable or sustainable gastronomy consist of?
The United Nations Organization (UNO) established this term to give openness to everything related to natural diversity for the consumption of food that does not have a negative impact on the environment and that helps to take care of the planet.
According to the United Nations (UN), the principles on which sustainable agriculture and food are based are the following:
- Improve efficiency in the use, conservation, protection and enhancement of natural resources, as a key element for the sustainability of agriculture.
- To protect and improve rural livelihoods for equity and social well-being.
- Strengthen the resilience of people, communities and ecosystems for sustainable agriculture.
- Implement accountable and effective governance mechanisms for sustainable food and agriculture.
Advantages of sustainable gastronomy
- Helps in the transformations that the planet is demanding of us.
- It contributes to the protection and conservation of biodiversity, as well as the possibility of not degrading ecosystems.
- Improves health and good nutrition for millions of people around the world.
Labeling foodstuffs according to their place of origin
This idea is of great social and economic benefit in rural areas of many countries.
The products that are labeled come from different regions of the world, which are recognized for their excellent quality. In addition, the economic impact of some food items can be analyzed according to their country of origin. For example, in Spain we have Manchego cheese.
How to celebrate Sustainable Gastronomy Day?
This celebration is recent, it represents an advance for the objectives of sustainable development set by the UN in the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, aimed at reducing hunger and poverty rates in the world, in addition to contributing to a more harmonious and balanced life with the environment.
Some actions aimed at promoting sustainable gastronomy:
- Acquire seasonal products.
- Buy local products, rather than imported ones.
- Buy products in bulk and avoid packaged products as much as possible.
- Use more vegetables in the preparation of meals and reduce meat consumption.
- Do not waste food, plan your purchases.
- Do not waste the water you use in food preparation.
- Contribute to recycling, avoid buying products with plastic containers.