Global Geoparks come under the auspicies with UNESCO through the Global Geoparks Network (GGN).
The geoparks have also boosted nearby service industries, as well as agriculture and construction.
To be selected as Geoparks, sites must contain geological heritage of exceptional scientific and educational importance, rarity or beauty.
Field trips to Japanese and Korean Geoparks to explain geoheritage will be organized.
As a result of those advantages, a growing number of Member States of UNESCO have proceeded in developing National and Global Geoparks.
Geoparks work to develop sustainable economies, eco-tourism and engagement with their local communities, as well as being areas of significant geological interest.
UNESCO: 2016 Global Geopark Conference receives UNESCO patronage
Submission with support from UKGGF and UKNC to the European Geoparks Network takes place annually, between 1 October to 1 December only.
In little more than a decade, China has established more than 300 geoparks.
Geoparks as an idea combine conservation with sustainable development and community involvement.
The conference will foster networking and cooperation between established GGN members and new and aspiring Geoparks from around the world.
Being held in Great Britain for the first time, the conference will welcome delegates concerned with the Global Geoparks agenda from all over the world.
UNESCO: 2016 Global Geopark Conference receives UNESCO patronage
In all, scientists have published 3 094 papers on geoparks since 2001.
This film is a wonderful example of how Geoparks around the world can help people to understand the evolution of their local landscape.
China is one of only a handful of countries with geoparks dotted all around the country, where the geoparks concept has been a tremendous success.
Among others, Geoparks can contribute to awareness-raising about various geological dangers (such as volcano eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides etc.) and prepare strategies mitigating and managing disasters together with local authorities.
The 7th International Conference on Global Geoparks 2016, being held in Torquay on the English Riviera, has been granted the patronage of UNESCO by their Director-General, Irina Bokova in Paris.
UNESCO: 2016 Global Geopark Conference receives UNESCO patronage
Over the next six months it will transform into education material for schools, online and 3D documentation for geosites, and new interpretive material for visitors to existing and aspiring geoparks.
The project involves seven partners including three UK Global Geoparks and will support the development of the Global Geoparks Network of geoheritage destinations in the Northern Periphery and Arctic Region.
Moreover, Geoparks can offer knowledge on the sustainable use and importance of natural resources (either mineral or non-mineral) and promote respect for the natural environment and the integrity of the landscape.
Although the term Geoparks does not have a specific legal status, the important monuments and sites within a Geopark must be protected in every case, under local, regional or national legislation.
The initiative was launched by the coordinating team behind the 7th International Conference on Geoparks that is due to take place at the English Riviera Geopark in September next year.
Participants from over 30 countries are expected to attend the conference to discuss geoheritage and the sustainable development of Geoparks through sharing their experiences, exhibitions and explorations of Geoparks.
Every Tuesday at 1300 UTC, Global Geoparks worldwide and their local partners are encouraged to share the best examples of their work promoting geological heritage and supporting sustainable economic development through eco-tourism.
Geoparks are nationally protected areas with outstanding geological heritage.
Another new find concernsconcerns 1000 well-preserved dinosaur footprints connecting six sites in the core area of Yanqing National Geopark19 in Beijing, one of two Chinese geoparks applying to UNESCO for membership of the global network in 2013.
Chinese geoparks will continue to develop but they are also keen to share their experiences of conservation and sustainable development, especially at a time when geoparks are becoming increasingly popular: as of June 2012, the global network counted 88 geoparks in 27 countries.
Supervise the development of outreach activities in the Earth sciences especially through the development of standard setting mechanisms for international cooperation and networking in the creation of Geoparks to raise the awareness of decision makers and the general public on the evolution of the Earth and its resources and the important role geoscientists have in the sustainable development of our planet.
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