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Today, Gottifredi Maffioli is attending the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference in Venice, the leading international event for the global marina industry. On this occasion, a bench prototype is showcased on stage: born from a collaborative project between Gottifredi Maffioli, the Future Food Institute, and RODA. The initiative aims to engage local communities around fishing harbours and marinas in reusing end-of-life ropes, transforming them into design pieces for public spaces. This particular bench was crafted using ropes that once sailed around the world in the last Vendée Globe. By repurposing these materials, the project not only prevents waste but also gives them a second life as a meaningful and sustainable design object. We are proud to contribute to this dialogue through innovation and circular economy, values that have always guided Gottifredi Maffioli’s work both on land and at sea. #GottifrediMaffioliRespect #GottifrediMaffioliRopes

Thank you Rai-mon Nemar Barnes. It was a surprise and such an honor to be recognized during Climate Week NYC and to share that moment of joy with so many inspiring people. In this moment in history, I feel more than ever the urgency to use every bit of our energy, voice, and collective strength to promote moral leadership, human connection, and regenerative action. Thank you, for reminding us that light and joy are acts of courage too. From the Future Food Institute and our Paideia Campus in Pollica, we continue to nurture this spirit building communities of purpose, education, and hope. You are all invited, not just to visit our campus, but to experience the “Algorithm of Longevity” to feel what integral ecology and human development truly mean for us. Come, see, and live it ❤️

Questa mattina ho avuto la fortuna di incontrare 100 studenti del Liceo Classico Parmenide di Vallo della Lucania insieme a Sara Roversi di per parlare di studio, apertura al mondo e dispute regolarmente insieme a tutte le sfide che insegnanti e studente hanno oggi, dall’AI alla riscoperta della relazione educativa. Il privilegio di studiare i classici greci e latini, la passione per la filosofia, la storia e la letteratura, la responsabilità di sapere dire chi siamo come esseri umani. La scuola vince se fa rete e se sa intercettare il bisogno più profondo di giovani e adulti: conoscere se stessi, essere stimati e sfidati a dare il proprio originale contributo al bene comune. Scuole Malpighi @romanaedisputationes Future Food Institute Paideia Campus @amoreperilsapere_apis

Esattamente un mese fa si è conclusa la Réunion annuale della nostra associazione, intitolata “𝗗𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲” e giunta quest’anno al suo XII appuntamento ⛵ Per questa edizione, ci ha ospitato 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮, piccolo centro in provincia di Salerno, cuore della dieta mediterranea e comunità emblematica UNESCO. Un sentito ringraziamento al Sindaco Stefano Pisani per la calorosa accoglienza, al Paideia Campus, polo sperimentale internazionale del Future Food Institute, e a Sara Roversi ed Eugenio Russo per la passione e la cura con cui portano avanti questo progetto giorno dopo giorno. La Réunion ci ha offerto numerosi spunti di riflessione: dallo spopolamento delle aree interne, alla dieta mediterranea, dalla qualità della vita alla lotta alla criminalità organizzata. Un grazie speciale a Francesco Pascale, direttore esecutivo di Terra felix coop. soc., per la sua preziosa testimonianza e per aver condiviso con noi una storia di coraggio e resilienza. Infine, un doveroso ringraziamento a Scavolini S.p.A. e BCC Magna Grecia: senza il vostro supporto, questo momento di incontro e condivisione per la nostra community non sarebbe stato possibile! 🌀 #WAYouth #Innovazione #Giovani #Pollica

Just concluded the second week of our #Gastrodiplomacy Bootcamp 2025 in Pollica, hosted at the Paideia Campus — a UNESCO emblematic community of the Mediterranean Diet. This edition brought together an inspiring group of students from the The Culinary Institute of America, alongside chefs, scientists, regenerative farmers, designers, and delegates from Brazil, Colombia, Kenya, Tunisia, India, the U.S., and Europe. Among the most powerful voices were of Tainá Marajoara and Fabiana Pinheiro, Indigenous leaders, culinary activist, guardians of the Amazon and chefs, who joined us thanks to the support of Renata Fleck Pontes dos Santos from the Amazon Investor Coalition. Her presence reminded us that food is sacred — and protecting food culture means protecting the guardians of land, tradition, and identity. One of the most meaningful moments of the week was working with local children — where students from the Culinary Institute of America and guests from the Amazon came together to use food as a powerful language to engage young minds. Through hands-on activities and storytelling, they shared messages about 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. It was a vibrant exchange across generations, proving that food can spark awareness, empathy, and action from an early age. We were honoured to be joined by Prof. Pier Luigi Petrillo, Deputy President of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Evaluation Body, who reminded us that intangible heritage is not a relic of the past, but a living force carried by communities. We also had the pleasure of hosting Anna Zhang, winner of MasterChef Italy 2025, who shared her culinary journey and presented her new book — a powerful testimony of how food can connect stories, cultures, and generations. To close the week, we were joined by Ivan Esposito from Terra felix coop. soc., who shared insights from the Grains Project. From Mediterranean producer visits to co-creation labs and storytelling sessions, every moment reaffirmed one truth: food is a language of peace — and its custodians are essential to building a regenerative future. Our commitment continues: to listen, co-design, and amplify the voices of communities driving systemic change. Keep a look out for our Gastrodiplomacy Bootcamps in 2026! Want to be the first to know when applications open? Write to us at [email protected] and we’ll keep you in the loop.

Our #Gastrodiplomacy Week has just concluded at the Paideia Campus in #Pollica, and once again, we’ve witnessed how food is a powerful political, cultural, and spiritual tool We worked with some students from the The Culinary Institute of America and delegates from Cilento, Brazil, Colombia, Kenya, New York, California, Germany, Tunisia, and India... listening to stories and crossing invisible borders As Pier Luigi Petrillo reminds us, intangible cultural heritage #ICH is not a symbol of the past, it is #livingheritage: knowledge and traditions that survive only when communities continue to nurture and renew them The future is not built with declarations, but through the daily actions of those who plant, harvest, cook, and pass on knowledge, gestures that unite and regenerate To protect food, the Earth, and culture, we must first protect the people who keep them alive From the Amazon to every corner of the planet, food culture lives through hands, voices, and communities Declaring heritage is not enough; we must ensure dignity and life for those who defend it. Culture is alive only when its people are This was the message brought to Pollica by Tainá Marajoara — woman, warrior, and whirlwind of ancestral wisdom, a force of nature Her voice carries the forest’s songs, her steps echo the strength of generations of women who resist, protect, and regenerate In her presence, we’re reminded: food is sacred, and its guardians are the true custodians of peace and balance Her words moved us during the #Gastrodiplomacy Boot Camp, launching from Pollica a cry that crossed oceans and mountains: a call to protect not just traditions, but the people who keep them alive every day. Here, culture is alive, breathing, and growing through the wisdom of its people. Pollica, a UNESCO Emblematic Community of the Mediterranean Diet, is a beacon of gastrodiplomacy and integral ecology Here, past experience shapes the future Here, food becomes a language of peace, and tradition inspires innovation. Like many “Pollicas” and “Amazons” worldwide, rural villages, islands, mountain and forest communities, these high-potential territories are the lands of the future: rooted in care, rich in ancestral knowledge, essential to regenerating our planet There is no future without its guardians To protect culture is to preserve life And to regenerate the Earth, we must listen to women like Tainá Marajoara, who carry the seeds of a new world Our commitment continues: to work with communities, recognize local knowledge, and create spaces for listening and co-design, so these experiences can guide true #systemicchange Not just in our Labs, but also at global summits, from #NYClimateWeek to COP30 Insights in Belém, and at decision-making tables worldwide Because every voice matters, and every community must be at the heart of the transition ahead Amazon Investor Coalition Paula Martín Renata Cabrera de Morais Future Food Institute Michiel Bakker