A Resolution To Promote Sustainable Tourism Development in Saint Lucia

WGA/5/11

Sponsored by Rylee Nelson, Ben Rencher, Drew Miller of Brentwood High School

The delegates above represented the Delegation of Saint Lucia.

This legislation was filed in the Economic and Financial category

Presented as part of the MUN B 2023 conference

1 A Resolution To Promote Sustainable Tourism Development in Saint Lucia
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3 To the General Assembly,
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5 Recalling the importance of tourism as a vital component of Saint Lucia's economy, contributing
6 significantly to its development and prosperity;
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8 Acknowledging the potential of sustainable tourism in promoting economic growth, creating
9 employment opportunities, and preserving the environment;
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11 Recognizing the need to strengthen international cooperation and support for Saint Lucia's efforts
12 to enhance its tourism sector;
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14 Emphasizing the significance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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16 We the delegation of Saint Lucia do hereby:
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18 Encourage Saint Lucia to continue its efforts in promoting sustainable tourism, including eco-
19 tourism and cultural tourism, to diversify its tourism offerings and minimize the negative
20 environmental impact;
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22 Urges member states to provide technical and financial assistance to Saint Lucia for building
23 infrastructure and development to support sustainable tourism initiatives;
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25 Recommends the establishment of United Nations task force on Sustainable Tourism to provide
26 expertise and guidance to Saint Lucia in developing and implementing sustainable tourism policies
27 and practices;
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29 Calls for the creation of a Tourism Promotion Fund of $500,000, which would facilitate marketing
30 and promotional campaigns to attract international tourists and investment in the country's
31 tourism sector;
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33 Invites international organizations to collaborate with Saint Lucia in developing best practices for
34 sustainable tourism;
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36 Encourages the United Nations to enhance cultural exchange programs and educational initiatives,
37 specifically for smaller members, such as St Lucia, to promote a deeper understanding of culture
38 and heritage among tourists;
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40 Requests the United Nations to support Saint Lucia in conducting environmental tests to ensure
41 the preservation of its natural resources to promoting tourism;
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43 Urges member states to consider trade agreements with Saint Lucia to facilitate the export of
44 local products and services related to tourism;
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46 Expresses its commitment to monitoring the progress of sustainable tourism development in Saint
47 Lucia and to review and revise this resolution as necessary.
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49 This resolution aims to promote sustainable tourism development in Saint Lucia, recognizing its
50 importance to the nation's economy and overall development.
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