NASSAU,
Bahamas, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ -- The Ministry of
Tourism, Investments & Aviation is pleased to announce that The
Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy
Prime Minister of The Bahamas and
Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, will be
representing our nation at the forthcoming United Nations General
Assembly Sustainability Week. This significant event is scheduled
to take place 15-19 April at the United Nations Headquarters in
New York City.
Deputy Prime Minister Cooper expresses his commitment to
sustainable development, stating, 'Participating in pivotal
discussions that focus on leveraging sustainable practices to
promote economic, social, and environmental development globally is
crucial for our collective future.'
His engagements will include speaking at the high-level thematic
debate on debt sustainability and socio-economic equality,
scheduled for Monday, 15th April. This session aims to
address key global challenges including the ongoing debt crisis and
its impact on socio-economic disparities.
Furthermore, DPM Cooper will lead a major presentation during
the high-level thematic event on tourism, set for Tuesday,
16th April. He will emphasize the critical role of
sustainable tourism in economic development and its contribution
towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
These discussions are particularly timely as The Bahamas has reached the critical midpoint in
the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
They follow the momentum of the September
2023 SDG Summit and will set the stage for the Summit of the
Future scheduled for September
2024.
As the global community continues to tackle the triple planetary
crises — climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution — it is
essential to highlight sustainable models across all sectors,
including tourism, which is vital to The Bahamas.
The Deputy Prime Minister's participation underscores The
Bahamas' commitment to sustainable
development and our nation's dedication to contributing
meaningfully to the global dialogue on these issues. It also
reaffirms our position on the international stage as a leader in
integrating environmental responsibility into economic
strategies.
Media Contact:
Anita
Johnson-Patty
Director Global Communications
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation
Ajohnson@Bahamas.com
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