https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/united nations/ United Nations News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:02:26+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unccd-cop16-presidency-highlights-stronger-synergies-on-land-climate-and-na/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unccd-cop16-presidency-highlights-stronger-synergies-on-land-climate-and-na/ The five Rio Convention Presidencies (for UNFCCC, CBD and UNCCD) issued a joint call to step up cooperation across climate, biodiversity and land action agendas, presenting the first-ever shared Action Agenda declaration, the Belém Joint Statement, which signals a new, synergy-focused phase of implementation under the Rio Conventions. Youth, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, cities and governments all underscored that this must be driven by rights-based, community-led and science-informed action if it is to deliver real, on-the-ground impact. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:11:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-highlights-tourisms-role-in-sustainable-development-at-un-high-level/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-highlights-tourisms-role-in-sustainable-development-at-un-high-level/ This week will bring tourism back to the United Nations headquarters to emphasize the sector’s unique position to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-united-nations-establishes-global-tourism-resilience-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-united-nations-establishes-global-tourism-resilience-day/ The United Nations has voted to create a Global Tourism Resilience Day, which will be marked each year on February 17. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:50:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scaling-up-tourism-action-at-un-ocean-conference1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scaling-up-tourism-action-at-un-ocean-conference1/ Tourism has the potential to lead the shift towards a circular and regenerative blue economy, the UN Ocean Conference has been told. Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:12:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-calls-for-multi-lateral-cooperation-to-drive-sustainable-touri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-calls-for-multi-lateral-cooperation-to-drive-sustainable-touri/ HE Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia delivered a keynote speech ​at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly emphasizing the critical need to accelerate climate action to ensure a sustainable future for the tourism sector. Sun, 08 May 2022 09:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-nations-praises-expo-2020-ambitions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-nations-praises-expo-2020-ambitions/ United Nations deputy secretary-general, Amina Mohammed, has commended the UAE leadership for delivering a meaningful World Expo, despite challenges caused by the pandemic. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:41:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-joins-with-un-to-urge-climate-reform-on-hospitality-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-joins-with-un-to-urge-climate-reform-on-hospitality-sector/ The World Travel & Tourism Council and UN Climate Change have showcased how the travel and tourism sector can take steps towards carbon neutrality by 2050. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 09:07:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-nations-signs-landmark-framework-to-curb-aviation-emissions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-nations-signs-landmark-framework-to-curb-aviation-emissions/ The United Nations civil aviation agency has agreed on a new emissions standard to control global greenhouse gas emissions from international airline flights. “It has taken a great deal of effort and understanding to reach this stage, and I want to applaud the spirit of consensus and compromise demonstrated by our member States, industry and civil society,” remarked Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, the council president of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:57:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/act-together-to-fight-exploitation-and-human-trafficking-in-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/act-together-to-fight-exploitation-and-human-trafficking-in-tourism/ Taking a firm stand against human trafficking, especially child trafficking, in the tourism sector, the heads of two United Nations bodies today pledged to stamp out this hidden scourge through joint efforts. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:30:01 +0000