A/RES/74/241
International Tea Day
rural development and sustainable livelihoods and to improve the tea value chain to
contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
Noting that tea production and processing constitutes a main source of
livelihoods for millions of families in developing countries,
Noting also that tea constitutes the main means of subsistence for millions of
poor families who live in a number of least developed countries,
Noting further that tea production and processing contributes to the fight against
hunger, the reduction of extreme poverty, the empowerment of women and the
sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems,
Recognizing that the tea industry is a main source of income and export revenues
for some of the poorest countries and, as a labour-intensive sector, provides jobs,
especially in remote and economically disadvantaged areas,
Affirming that tea can play a significant role in rural development, poverty
reduction and food security in developing countries, being one of the most important
cash crops,
Noting that tea consumption can bring health benefits and wellness, and noting
also the important role of tea education and its cultural significance ,
Re-emphasizing the call from the Intergovernmental Group on Tea to direct
greater efforts towards expanding demand, particularly in tea -producing countries
where per capita consumption is relatively low, and supporting efforts to address the
declining per capita consumption in traditional importing countries,
Trusting that the observance of an International Tea Day will promote and foster
collective actions to implement activities in favour of the sustainable production and
consumption of tea and raise awareness of its importance in fighting hunger and poverty,
1.
Decides to designate 21 May as International Tea Day;
2.
Invites all States Members and observers of the United Nations,
organizations of the United Nations system, other international and regional
organizations and other relevant stakeholders, including civil society, the private
sector and academia, to observe International Tea Day in an appropriate manner and
in accordance with national priorities, through education and activities aimed at
raising public awareness of the importance of tea for, inter alia, rural development
and sustainable livelihoods;
3.
Invites the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to
facilitate the observance of International Tea Day, in collaboration with other rele vant
organizations, mindful of the provisions contained in the annex to Economic and
Social Council resolution 1980/67;
4.
Stresses that the cost of all activities that may arise from the
implementation of the present resolution should be met from volunta ry contributions,
including from the private sector;
5.
Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the
attention of all States Members and observers of the United Nations, the organizations
of the United Nations system and other relevant stakeholders, including civil society,
the private sector and academia, for appropriate observance.
52nd plenary meeting
19th December 2019
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