Objectives of the Work Group: Support the Organic Districts in the development of activities related to the start-up, management and organization of activities of promotion of the territory in terms of its natural, historical and cultural heritage, including gastronomy. An efficient integration of tourism and gastronomy within the Organic Districts provides a much-needed support to valorize the multifunctional dimension of the farming activity and its integration with different actors of the community (touristic agencies, cultural associations, restaurant owners). This can provide an important contribution to the overall Organic Districts sustainable development, provide a better understanding and value of the work, quality and lifestyle in rural areas and inspire the re-population of these areas.

Participants:

Raffaele              BASILE

Italy
  • In 1992 he obtained the post-graduate specialization in Law and Economics of European Union.
  • He’s lawyer, honorary magistrate and journalist.
  • He has deepened main issues concerning the protection of the territory and the most advanced forms of responsible and aware tourism.
  • Author of a ebook manual on sustainable mobility.
  • Responsible Director of the Italian magazine “Bio-distretti”.
  • In the IN.N.E.R. association he plays the role of communication Coordinator.

Emilio          BUONOMO

Italy
  • Landscape Architect
  • President of Cilento Bio-District
  • Member of the BoD IN.N.E.R. – International Network of Eco Regions
  • Journalist
  • Editorial Director of the Italian magazie “Bio-distretti”

 

ANBUSIVAN MP

India
  • SECRETARY in Gandhian Literature Society, GANDHI MUSEUM
  • TREASURER in Tamilnadu Naturecure Association, GANDHI MEMORIAL MUSEUM
  • Social Activist – Birthrights
  • Organic Farmer and Adviser
  • Natural lifestyle Programmer in grassroots levels
  • Do Correlation between Tourism & Gastronomy for the past five years.

Miyoshi           SATOKO     

Japan

IFOAM Asia Vice President

Representative for Global Organic Textile Standard Japan (GOTS Japan)

Miyoshi has been involved with IFOAM since she was a student. She worked for a certification body for organic food, helping farmers and facilities to get organic certification. She was actively engaged in the organic movement, which resulted to the establishment of the Organic Agriculture Promotion Law in Japan in 2006.

She is currently active as a GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) Representative in Japan, and also as advisor of Japan Organic Cotton Association.

Miyoshi serves to support and promote organic agriculture, organic foods and products for sustainable lifestyles. She is involved in different committees for a variety of events such as organic expo, international conferences, among others. She is also an adviser to the government to promote organic agriculture.

Mohammed Deen, India

Lucas Dengel, India

Krishnamurthy S, India