UNESCO Global Geoparks Network
- Recently, UNESCO has added 18 new sites to its Global Geoparks Network, bringing the total to 213 across 48 countries.
- These new geoparks are located in Belgium, the Netherlands, Brazil, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Spain.
- Each geopark showcases unique geological features and cultural heritage, contributing to sustainable development and promoting local communities.
- UNESCO’s Global Geoparks (UGGPs) emerged in 2015, building upon the geopark concept that originated in the mid-1990s.
- UGGPs are unified geographical areas recognized for their international geological significance and managed with a holistic approach encompassing protection, education, and sustainable development.
- Designation as ....
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