As previously reported , on February 17th of this year, a meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Committee took place at the Art Residency, organized by the Committee for Tourism under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Tourism Department of Samarkand Region, and the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. The event was part of the Model United Nations (MUN) program. The topic of the event was Sustainable Tourism Development in the Context of Global Climate Change, and it was attended by young delegates representing 20 countries.

For reference: The Model United Nations (MUN) is an international simulation conference designed for students and young professionals, where participants represent the activities of the United Nations (UN) as representatives of various countries. This event provides young people with the opportunity to understand international diplomacy, negotiations, and global issues.

The main objective of the event was to develop effective solutions for adapting the tourism sector to climate change, preserving natural resources, and promoting sustainable tourism. Delegates presented the positions of their countries, exchanged views on the impact of climate change on the tourism industry, environmental safety issues, and strategies for developing sustainable tourism in the new global context.

As a result of the meeting, participants developed a series of recommendations. Specifically, proposals were made to strengthen international cooperation in eco-tourism, introduce energy-saving technologies in tourist destinations, and expand sustainable tourism development programs for local communities.