Assessment of the International Year of Ecotourism released
The World Tourism Organization (WTO) has prepared a report on the activities undertaken by governments and international organizations in the International Year of Ecotourism (IYE).
The report presents, in its first part, all the activities carried out by WTO, UNEP and other international organizations in preparation for and during the IYE. In the second part, the report synthesises the activities undertaken by governments in the framework of the IYE. This information, mainly based on the responses of 93 countries to a questionnaire sent by WTO, is structured according to the following six main themes:
1. National policy
2. Activities and publications
3. Stakeholders’ participation and support
4. Awareness raising
5. Regulation
6. Cooperation.
The Report reveals a wide range of activities stimulated by the IYE at the national and local levels, with the participation of the various sectors involved in ecotourism.
In general terms, the report said: “even though the global situation of ecotourism still needs improvements, the International Year of Ecotourism permitted, in most countries and in all domains, to improve sustainability levels in ecotourism, and in the tourism sector generally. The year served to stimulate the replication of good practices among governments and private companies, and as a strong engine for innovative programmes and projects.”
The Report also contains a programme of follow up activities to the IYE, proposed by WTO and UNEP.
The IYE Report can be read at:
http://www.world-tourism.org/sustainable/IYE/IYE-Rep-UN-GA.htm
Follow up activities and archives of IYE 2002:
http://www.world-tourism.org/sustainable/IYE-Main-Menu.htm
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