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Celebrating global leadership in sustainable gastronomy, Worldchefs’ Feed the Planet program has been awarded second place in the prestigious LIFE Climate Smart Chefs Award 2023-24 for Best Non-Profit Initiative. This recognition highlights Feed the Planet’s innovative efforts to educate chefs and inspire sustainable food practices worldwide.
- Feed the Planet was celebrated for its transformative initiatives, including chef education on sustainability, zero-waste practices, and community empowerment programs.
- The award was presented at the LIFE Climate Smart Chefs Final Conference in Milan in December 2024, where stakeholders reflected on the project’s impact and advanced dialogue on sustainable gastronomy.
- Learn more about how Feed the Planet is shaping a more sustainable future by exploring its initiatives at feedtheplanet.worldchefs.org.
Paris, 19 December 2024 – Worldchefs’ Feed the Planet program is proud to announce its second-place recognition in the prestigious LIFE Climate Smart Chefs (CSC) Award 2023-24 for Best Non-Profit Initiative. Presented at the LIFE Climate Smart Chefs Final Conference in Milan, this award highlights the program’s dedication to promoting sustainable gastronomy and environmental stewardship through culinary education.
The LIFE Climate Smart Chefs project, a three-year initiative focused on educating chefs across Europe, emphasizes the vital connection between food, health, and the environment. By equipping culinary professionals with the knowledge and tools to make sustainable choices, the project supports healthier food systems and raises awareness of gastronomy’s role in achieving global sustainability goals.
At the Final Conference, stakeholders from across the European food community gathered to reflect on the accomplishments of the Climate Smart Chefs project. The event showcased innovative solutions, encouraged dialogue on sustainable gastronomy, and celebrated organizations and chefs driving meaningful change.
Worldchefs’ Feed the Planet program was recognized for its pioneering initiatives, including:
- Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals: A free, open-source curriculum designed to equip chefs with practical tools to implement sustainable practices in their kitchens and communities.
- Like a Chef: An employment training program offering underprivileged individuals a pathway into the culinary industry with an emphasis on zero-waste and sustainability.
- Food Heroes Challenge: A global educational project inspiring children to adopt sustainable food habits and become active participants in creating a better future.
“This award celebrates the incredible efforts of our global network of chefs who have made sustainability a cornerstone of their craft,” said Ragnar Fridriksson, Managing Director of Worldchefs, who accepted the award in Milan. “Feed the Planet is proud to be part of this vibrant movement advancing sustainable gastronomy, and we appreciate this recognition from the LIFE Climate Smart Chefs program.”
The LIFE Climate Smart Chefs Award reflects Worldchefs’ focus on addressing the critical challenges of food sustainability and environmental impact. As a leader in culinary innovation, Feed the Planet continues to engage chefs, educators, and communities worldwide to contribute to a sustainable food future, inspiring better cooking and eating habits through awareness and advocacy.
Feed the Planet was founded by Worldchefs in 2012 as a way to empower and mobilize our global chefs’ network passionate about building a better future. In 2016, Worldchefs joined forces with Electrolux Food Foundation and AIESEC, the world’s largest youth-led organization. Since that time, Feed the Planet has grown into a dynamic collaborative effort for inspiring social change. Through diverse and crosscutting programs, Feed the Planet creates impact through awareness, education and advocacy, supporting the training of key communities to help them put better food on the table, upskilling culinary professionals to help minimize environmental impact in professional kitchens, and encouraging sustainable food consumption through resources, webcasts, recipes, and more.
The success of Feed the Planet would not be possible without the support of its key partner, the Electrolux Food Foundation. Together, these initiatives aim to inspire positive change by leveraging the power of culinary professionals to drive sustainability and support communities in need.
The Climate Smart Chefs project is part of the European Union’s LIFE program, which supports environmental, nature conservation, and climate action initiatives across Europe.
For more information about the LIFE program and awards, visit the LIFE Climate Smart Chefs Award website or find the full list of winners here.
Learn more about Worldchefs’ Feed the Planet programs at www.feedtheplanet.worldchefs.org.
Take action
Start your journey towards a more conscious kitchen with Worldchefs’ FREE online Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals course on Worldchefs Academy! Learn about key topics in food systems at your own pace, and give your career a boost with a valuable digital badge to show you’ve completed the training program.
Feed the Planet is powered by our friends at Electrolux Food Foundation. Visit the Electrolux Food Foundation website here and explore Replate at replate.com.
Read more in the latest issue of Worldchefs Magazine
Head to page 46 in Issue 30 to read more about how Feed the Planet programs are making an impact around the globe.
About Worldchefs
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a federation made up of 110 national chef associations. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries years of history since its founding in 1928 at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier.
Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.
Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:
- Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculum, and the world’s first Global Culinary Certification recognizing on-the-job skillsin hospitality;
- Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
- Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
- Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.
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