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Teenagers

Don’t leave sex education to internet pornography

That masses of young people around the world only get information about sexuality online is dangerous.

Youth movements

“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”

Kenya’s youth have been taking to the streets against the government for weeks. Sports student Shakira Wafula almost involuntarily became a face of the movement. In this interview, she talks about what is driving young Kenyans.

Interreligious dialogue

Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts

Buddhism is Sri Lanka’s main religion, but others also have a large following. The country has experienced several conflicts over the last five decades, influenced not least by religious tensions.

Respectful tourism

Mexico must include its indigenous population in the tourism sector

Mexico owes many of its tourist attractions to its wealth of indigenous communities. It is important that they are included in the country’s tourism industry in a sustainable, respectful and empowering way.

International development

Development policy must not ignore changing global realities

In the face of multiple global crises, power shifts and anti-democratic tendencies, policymakers are facing unprecedented challenges. Solutions require smart prioritisation, new trust and transparency.

Sri Lanka

Rebounding tourism set to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

More tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka after multi-pronged crisis

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Global tourism industry

A not very sustainable recovery of global tourism

The global tourism industry is recuperating from the coronavirus pandemic but least developed countries in particular lag behind. Among the biggest challenges are lack of investment and the climate crisis.

Sustainable development

Nepal must grasp opportunities that tourism offers

Himalayan nation can benefit from foreign visitors, but must control cultural and environmental harm.

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Diaspora tourism

Travelling to understand your own history

Ghana’s homecoming tourism industry offers diasporans to travel to their ancestors’ country to reconnect to their roots.

Sustainability certification

How sustainability certification works in tourism

Green Globe certifies companies in the tourism industry based on 44 criteria that go hand in hand with the SDGs. CEO Birte Pelayo explains the certification process and what is important for truly sustainable tourism.

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Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.