UNESCO Global Geopark
Geoparksare single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. AUNESCO 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 strengthen their identification with the area. The creation of innovative local enterprises, new jobs and high quality training courses is stimulated as new sources of revenueare generated through geotourism, while the geological resources of the area are protected.UNESCO Global GeoparksUnited NationsEducational, Scientific andCultural Organization.
The Earth is an important partner for people －Celebrate Our Planet Earth－
The purpose of a geopark is to explore, develop and celebrate the links between that geological heritage and all other aspects of the area’s natural, cultural and intangible heritage. It is about reconnecting human society at all levels to the planet we all call home and celebrate how our planet and it’s 4600 million year long history has shaped every aspect of our lives and our societies.
Protect the evidence of our geological heritage
The Geopark values all geological heritage such as fossils, minerals, strata and landscapes in the world. Losing the geological heritage, which records our past and future, we will lose our future. UNESCO Global Geoparks actively discourage unsustainable sale or trade in geological material as a whole, including the sale of minerals and fossils.
