Question: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared the year 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development. In this context consider the following statements:
I. The declaration recalls to advance the universal 2030 Agenda
II. Tourism falls under three targets of the SDGs, i. e., Goals?8, 12 and 14
III. UNTO is the United Nations Specialized Agency for Tourism
What is/are correct? Codes:
Options:
A) Only III
B) Only I & III
C) Only II
D) Only I & II
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Specialized Agency for Tourism, has been mandated to facilitate the organization and implementation of the International Year, in collaboration with governments, relevant organizations of the United Nations system, international and regional organizations and other relevant stakeholders. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared the year 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. Tourism is under three targets of the SDGs: They are (i) Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. (ii) Goal 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production and (iii) Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
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