UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Maldives

07/03/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/03/2022 04:07

UNDP Maldives Resident Representative delivers keynote remarks at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Summit on Community-Based Tourism

UNDP Resident Representative in the Maldives, Enrico Gaveglia delivered keynote remarks last week at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Summit on Community-Based Tourism, highlighting on 'Perspectives from the UN Development Agency on Sustainable Tourism.'

"UNDP advocates for innovative, sustainable, nature-positive tourism that improves accessibility to opportunities where benefits are made equitable, facilitating decentralised, self-sustaining business models," stated Mr. Gaveglia, highlighting how tourism is being recognised as a key driving factor for development, contributing to our progress towards the #Agenda2030

"UNDP advocates for innovative, sustainable, nature-positive tourism that improves accessibility to opportunities where benefits are made equitable, facilitating decentralised, self-sustaining business models," stated Mr. Gaveglia, highlighting how tourism is being recognised as a key driving factor for development, contributing to our progress towards the #Agenda2030