The U.N. World Tourism Organization said 117 nations recommitted to making tourism more sustainable, inclusive and ethical after a five-day gathering.
WASHINGTON (AN) — The United Nations World Tourism Organization said on Monday that 117 nations have recommitted to making global tourism more sustainable, inclusive and ethical after a five-day annual gathering.
More than 1,300 participants at UNWTO's General Assembly in St. Petersburg, Russia last week focused on how to make the global tourism sector more sustainable while maintaining its importance as a key driver of growth and employment. Next year's assembly is to be held in Morocco.
WHO warns disease and hunger are at alarming levels in the Congo, where almost 10 million people are on the move.
Europe dominates the top rankings as development in half of the world’s poorest nations falls below pre-pandemic levels.
The U.N. Security Council demanded an immediate end to fighting in Sudan during Ramadan, which begins Sunday.
Armed conflicts and planetary crises were top concerns of the U.N. Environment Assembly, which adopted 15 resolutions.
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
Climate scientists have warned for decades about bleaching of coral reefs, which are nurseries for commercial fisheries.
This year and next mark the countdown to a 2025 deadline for governments to strengthen their carbon-cutting plans.
A new U.N. report shows how prioritizing debt over services like health care and education plagues the developing world.
