Planetary EcologistNov 4

Geopark (Earth sciences 🌍)

A geopark is a protected area with internationally significant geology within which sustainable development is sought and which includes tourism, conservation, education and research concerning not just geology but other relevant sciences. It also supports the communities that live in its boundaries. In 2005, a European Geopark was defined as being...

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Geopark - Wikipedia

Don Curren πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦Jun 4, 2025
β€œTwo unique areas of Atlantic #Canada recognized for their #geological significance five years ago have been cautioned to make changes or risk losing their rare status as #UNESCO #Global #Geoparks β€” a designation that puts them on bucket lists of people around the world” apple.news/APieY4HhlQQe...

Two Canadian UNESCO Geoparks c...
Two Canadian UNESCO Geoparks cautioned to make improvements or risk losing status β€” CBC News

UNESCO Global Geoparks are distinct regions with internationally important geology that tells the story of earth’s history. UNESCO revalidates geoparks every four years, and three of the five in Canada β€” among only 229 on the planet β€” have been told they need to improve.

Planetary EcologistApr 27, 2025

Geopark (Geology ⛰️)

A geopark is a protected area with internationally significant geology within which sustainable development is sought and which includes tourism, conservation, education and research concerning not just geology but other relevant sciences. In 2005, a European Geopark was defined as being: "a territory with a particular geological heritage and with a sust...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geopark

#Geopark #Geology #Geoparks #EarthSciences #ProtectedAreas #GeographyEducation

Geopark - Wikipedia

China Xinhua News Apr 17, 2025
China's Kanbula and Yunyang geoparks have been officially added to the #UNESCO Global #Geoparks Network, joining 14 others worldwide in the 2025 update, UNESCO announced Thursday http://xhtxs.cn/2Tc
Two Chinese geoparks enter UNESCO Global Geoparks Network

πŸ’§πŸŒ Greg CocksMar 18, 2025
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Fiona GregoryMay 7, 2024
#UNESCO names 18 new #geoparks (sites of special geological significance) in China, Europe, and South America https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-names-18-new-geoparks
UNESCO names 18 new Geoparks

UNESCO’s Executive Board has endorsed the addition of 18 sites to the UNESCO Global Geoparks network. This brings the total number of geoparks to 213 in 48 countries.

Planetary EcologistJan 5, 2024

Geopark (Geology ⛰️)

A geopark is a protected area with internationally significant geology within which sustainable development is sought and which includes tourism, conservation, education and research concerning not just geology but other relevant sciences.In 2005, a European Geopark was defined as being: "a territory with a particular geological heritage and with a sustainable te...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geopark

#Geopark #Geology #Geoparks #Geography #EarthSciences #ProtectedAreas

Geopark - Wikipedia

Planetary EcologistSep 28, 2023

Geopark (Geology ⛰️)

A geopark is a protected area with internationally significant geology within which sustainable development is sought and which includes tourism, conservation, education and research concerning not just geology but other relevant sciences.In 2005, a European Geopark was defined as being: "a territory with a particular geological heritage and with a sustainable te...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geopark

#Geopark #Geology #Geoparks #Geography #EarthSciences #ProtectedAreas

Geopark - Wikipedia