Global Geoparks become UNESCO sites

The 195 Member States of UNESCO have ratified the creation of a new label, the UNESCO Global Geoparks, on 17 November 2015. This expresses governmental recognition of the importance of managing outstanding geological sites and landscapes in a holistic manner. The decision was taken by Member States at UNESCO’s General Conference, the governing body of the Organization, which is meeting in Paris from 3 to 18 November.

Together with World Heritage sites and Biosphere Reserves, UNESCO Global Geoparks form a complete range of sustainable development tools and make an invaluable contribution to the realisation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals by combining global and local perspectives.

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• Statutes of the International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (IGGP)
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