Madrid, Spain, 3 March 2018 - “To engage the media and to recognize the work of journalists in the coverage of wildlife and sustainable tourism.” This is the ultimate goal of the Media Award announced by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on the occassion of Wildlife Day celebrated on 3 March. The UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative aims to promote the value of tourism for wildlife conservation and includes also training to tourism administrations and to media on the theme.

30 officials from different ministries of Bangladesh have participated in a workshop to enhance their knowledge and share good practices on Sustainable Tourism and Wildlife. The activity takes place under the framework of the UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative on wildlife and sustainable tourism, which is being implemented between 2017 and 2018.