UNESCO’s Executive Board today gave the UNESCO Global Geopark label to 13 sites demonstrating the diversity of the planet’s geology. These inscriptions were recommended by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council.
UNESCO Global Geoparks are territories that promote geodiversity through community-led initiatives to enhance regional sustainable development, notably through sustainable tourism. They help monitor and promote awareness of climate change and natural disasters, and many help local communities prepare disaster mitigation strategies.
Famenne-Ardenne UNESCO Global Geopark, Belgium |
Percé UNESCO Global Geopark, Canada |
Guangwushan-Nuoshuihe UGG, China |
Huanggang Dabieshan UGG, China |
Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark, France |
Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu UGG, Indonesia |
Rinjani Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark, Indonesia |
Izu Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark, Japan |
Mudeungsan Area UGG, Republic of Korea |
Conca de Tremp Montsec UGG, Spain |
Ngorongoro Lengai UGG, Tanzania |
Satun UNESCO Global Geopark, Thailand |
Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark, Viet Nam |