Today, June 18th is Sustainable Gastronomy Day.

Today, June 18th is Sustainable Gastronomy Day.

Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food 

and culture, the art of preparing and serving rich or delicate 

and appetizing food, the cooking styles of particular regions, 

and the science of good eating.

Sustainable Gastronomy Day focuses on the role that sustainable gastronomy can play. It also reaffirms that all cultures and civilizations are contributors and crucial enablers of sustainable development. The UN General Assembly adopted on 21 December 2016 its resolution A/RES/71/246 and designated 18 June as an international observance, Sustainable Gastronomy Day. 

The decision acknowledges gastronomy as a cultural expression related to the natural and cultural diversity of the world. It also reaffirms that all cultures and civilizations are contributors and crucial enablers of sustainable development.

Sustainable gastronomy can play a role due to its interlinkages with the three dimensions of sustainable development, in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting: agricultural development; food security; nutrition; sustainable food production; and conservation of biodiversity.

Through this unique celebration may God grant us agricultural development, Food increase, security  and balanced nutritions through Christ our Lord - Amen!