Recalling its resolution 53/200 of 15 December 1998 on the proclamation of 2002 as the International Year of Ecotourism, in which, inter alia, it reaffirmed Economic and Social Council resolution 1998/40 of 30 July 1998, recognizing the support of the World Tourism Organization for the importance of ecotourism, in particular the designation of the year 2002 as the International Year of Ecotourism, in fostering better understanding among peoples everywhere, in leading to greater awareness of the rich heritage of various civilizations and in bringing about a better appreciation of the inherent values of different cultures, thereby contributing to the strengthening of world peace,
回顾其关于宣布2002年为国际生态旅游年的1998年12月15日第53/200号决议，其中除其他外，重申经济及社会理事会1998年7月30日第1998/40号决议，该决议确认世界旅游组织对生态旅游的重视，特别是指定2002年为国际生态旅游年，这将促进世界各地人民的相互了解，提高对各种文明的丰富遗产的认识，增进对不同文化的内在价值的赏识，从而有助于巩固世界和平，