The countries bordering the Mediterranean are custodians of knowledge and skills that have made it possible to develop agricultural systems of global significance.

The Mediterranean diet, like other traditional healthy diets, can promote sustainable agriculture aimed at protecting agro-biodiversity and ecosystems.

Traditional healthy diets and good agricultural practices in GIAHS sites can attain similar objectives. Both contribute to the promotion and preservation of agricultural heritage.

Due to its close association with agricultural production and local cultural identity of farmers, economic incentives and strong link with local identities would be factors for strengthening conservation and restoration of the ecosystems in GIAHS sites.

Not only do traditional healthy diets promote sustainable agriculture and preserve traditional skills, knowledge, practices and traditions, but they also have good nutritional values and many health benefits.