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UNESCO Global Geoparks is a UNESCO site designation label created to give international recognition for sites that promote the importance and significance of protecting the Earth's geodiversity through actively engaging with the local communities. Together with the other two UNESCO site designations, Biosphere Reserves and World Heritage Sites, the three UNESCO labels give a complete picture of celebrating our heritage.

More specifically, UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area's natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society, such as using our Earth's resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing the impact of natural disasters. By raising awareness of the importance of the area's geological heritage in history and society today, UNESCO Global Geoparks give local people a sense of pride in their region and stengthen their identification with the area. The creation of innovative local enterprises, new jobs and high quality training courses is stimulated as new sources of revenue are generated through geotourism, while the geological resources of the area are protected.^[1]

As from November 2016, there are 120 UNESCO Global Geoparks

Global Geoparks Network[edit]

The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) is supported by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Many national geoparks and other local geoparks projects also exist which are not included in the Global Geoparks Network.

The geoparks initiative was launched by UNESCO in response to the perceived need for an international initiative that recognizes sites representing an earth science interest.^[2] Global Geoparks Network aims at enhancing the value of such sites while at the same time creating employment and promoting regional economic development.^[2] The Global Geoparks Network works in synergy with UNESCO's World Heritage Centre and Man and the Biosphere (MAB) World Network of Biosphere Reserves.^[2]

Qualification[edit]

The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) is a UNESCO activity established in 1998. According to UNESCO, for a geopark to apply to be included in the GGN, it needs to:

have a management plan designed to foster socio-economic development that is sustainable based on geotourism
demonstrate methods for conserving and enhancing geological heritage and provide means for teaching geoscientific disciplines and broader environmental issues
have joint proposals submitted by public authorities, local communities and private interests acting together, which demonstrate the best practices with respect to Earth heritage conservation and its integration into sustainable development strategies.^[3]

Members of the GGN[edit]

See Members of the Global Geoparks Network.

References[edit]

^ "UNESCO Global Geoparks - Celebrating Earth Heritage, Sustaining local Communities" (PDF). UNESCO. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
^ ^a ^b ^c "About—UNESCO's role in geopark initiative". Geopark Iskar Panega website. Geopark Iskar Panega. 2007.
^ 'April 2010 GEO4B/PM Advanced Level Examination - Advanced Information Booklet'

External links[edit]

[UGG_brochure-1] "UNESCO Global Geoparks - Celebrating Earth Heritage, Sustaining local Communities" (PDF). UNESCO. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 24 August 2016.

[UNESCO_Geopark_About-2] "About—UNESCO's role in geopark initiative". Geopark Iskar Panega website. Geopark Iskar Panega. 2007.

[3] 'April 2010 GEO4B/PM Advanced Level Examination - Advanced Information Booklet'

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