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ENV/DEV/607
28/01/2002
Press Release
ENV/DEV/607


INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ECOTOURISM 2002 LAUNCHED


AT HEADQUARTERS EVENT


As more and more people left their beaten paths in search of new experiences, the devastating effects of natural tourism on the environment must be minimized, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette said this morning, at a special event marking the launch of the International Year of Ecotourism. 

DSG/SM/148-ENV/DEV/608-OBV/261
28/01/2002
Press Release
DSG/SM/148
ENV/DEV/608
OBV/261


DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL REVIEWS DANGERS, POTENTIAL REWARDS OF ECOTOURSIM


Following is the address by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette to the launching ceremony of the International Year of Ecotourism: