United Nations World Tourism Organization

September 2020
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Survival of wildlife reserves under threat in Namibia
After six months of lockdown, the Namibian government ended travel restrictions and curfews, in light of a drop in new COVID-19 cases. But Namibia’s economy, which depends heavily on wildlife tourism, has taken a major hit during the period, and the future of the country’s wildlife reserves is far from certain.
COVID-19
April 2021
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Action 2030 Blog
Recovery from COVID-19 must lead to a better world
We are living in unprecedented times. COVID-19 continues to devastate health systems, cripple economies, and exacerbate inequalities across the globe. As I write these words, the Caribbean region remains a hotspot of a disease, which is highlighting a simple reality: global crises require global solutions. This pandemic is our opportunity to strengthen regional collaboration and global solidarity to address our shared challenges and move forward. This can only happen if we are courageous and dedicated enough to seize the opportunities presented to us.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
COVID-19
Education
October 2020
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Updates from the field #28: Fighting together against the world’s common enemy, COVID-19
On the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Secretary-General António Guterres reinforced his call for global solidarity. He urged combatants to lay down their arms and join in a global ceasefire. Across the globe, UN country teams covering 162 countries and territories are rallying their efforts, along with governments and partners, to combat COVID-19.
COVID-19
December 2020
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Action 2030 Blog
Ten grains of land: We are your neighbours
A poet and composer named Jotamont wrote that the islands of Cabo Verde are “ten little grains of land” in the middle of the Atlantic—a small archipelago nation 500 kilometers off the west coast of Africa. The United Nations has stood with Cabo Verde country through its 45 years of independence.
COVID-19
May 2020
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Story
Updates from the field #9: Tackling the immediate needs
UN teams across the globe are working together with governments and partners to address the immediate needs of their country. Here, are some of the coordinated responses to COVID-19 worldwide as of 8 May 2020.
COVID-19
May 2022
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Story
Around the world: Daily updates from UN country teams - May 2022
Our UN teams are on the ground, working with governments and key stakeholders to bolster countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping ensure a smooth recovery. They tackle a range of multi-faceted priorities and key initiatives on a daily basis—from climate action to gender equality and food security—and utilize innovative approaches to problem-solving to better serve communities. Below are some highlights of their work this month. 
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