The transnational nomination of the Mediterranean Diet as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity has the following goals:

 

- The protection and sharing of a millennial cultural heritage and its extension to other Mediterranean countries;

- The transfer of knowledge and expertise to the future generations;

- The preparation of a Transnational Safeguarding Plan;

- The implementation of inventories of the Mediterranean Diet;

- The education for sustainable development and the balance between territories;

- The education for healthy eating and the prevention of diseases related with eating imbalances and errors;

- More closeness, mutual knowledge and cooperation among the people of the world.