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Cities on the UNESCO Creative Cities List for gastronomy worldwide as of January 2026

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January 2026

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Worldwide

Survey time period

as of January 2025

Supplementary notes

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The source describes the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as follows:

"Launched in 2004, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) aims to strengthen cooperation with and among cities that have recognized creativity as a strategic factor of sustainable development as regards economic, social, cultural and environmental aspects. By joining the Network, cities acknowledge their commitment to sharing best practices, developing partnerships that promote creativity and the cultural industries, strengthening participation in cultural life and integrating culture in urban development plan.The Network further commits to supporting the United Nations frameworks, particularly the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The UNESCO Creative Cities Network covers seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts, and Music."

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The first city to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for gastronomy was Popayán, Colombia in 2005. By January 2026, ** cities worldwide had joined the UCCN for gastronomy. The UNESCO Creative Cities Network is a flagship initiative aimed at promoting collaboration among cities dedicated to sustainable urban development. For further information, see the supplementary notes.