UNESCO Global Geoparks
The 195 Member States of UNESCO ratified the creation of a new label, the UNESCO Global Geoparks, on 17 November 2015[1][2]. This expressed governmental recognition of the importance of managing outstanding geological sites and landscapes in a holistic manner. This new designation formalized UNESCO's relationship with the Global Geoparks Network (GNN), which received ad hoc support from UNESCO since 2001. The network was set up to conserve earth’s geological heritage, as well as to promote the sustainable research and development by the concerned communities.[3] The GGN membership is formed by geoparks—local areas focused on the protection of geological features and the celebration of that and the wider heritage.[4]
The first batch of members to the GGN were announced during the first International Conference on Geoparks in 2004. Since 2015, the application and designation process is defined by the Statutes and Operational Guidelines of the UNESCO Global Geoparks[5]. As of 2019, there were 147 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 41 countries[6][7][8] There are now GGN member sites situated in 5 of 7 continents and there being none currently in either Antarctica or Australasia. Notably there are currently (2018) no global geoparks in either the United States or former Soviet Union territory as well as in South Asia, Central America and most parts of Africa (except Morocco, Tanzania and Canarias) and Middle East (except Turkey). China is the country with the largest number of global geoparks. [9]
List by country/territory
Many of the names in the list below[10] appear in slightly different forms in different documents or webpages, particularly where they have been anglicised. Dates of accession to network, where not otherwise referenced are taken from UNESCO website.[11]
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Former members of the GGN
Whilst the length of the list has grown year on year, some members drop out from time to time, either by choice or by failing the network's revalidation procedures. UNESCO Global Geoparksare given this designation for a period of four years after which the functioning and quality of each UNESCO Global Geopark is thoroughly re-examined during a revalidation process[35].
| Country/Territory | Continent | Geopark[A] | Year included | Ceased |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Europe | Lochaber | 2007 | 2011[36] |
| Germany | Europe | Mecklenburg Ice Age Landscape | 2005 | ? |
| Iran | Asia | Qeshm Island | 2006 | 2012 |
| Spain | Europe | Maestrazgo | ||
| Australia | Australasia | Kanawinka | ||
| Austria | Europe | Carnic Alps Geopark | 2012 |
Notes
^ A. Names and spellings used for the elements were based on the official List as published.
References
- ^ "UNESCO Press release: UNESCO gives Global Geoparks a new label". UNESCO. UNESCO. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ http://www.globalgeopark.org/News/News/9979.htm
- ^ "UNESCO Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences". UNESCO. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
- ^ "Earth Science for Society". UNESCO. UNESCO. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Statutes and Operational Guidelines of the UNESCO Global Geoparks". UNESCO Global Geoparks. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Eleven sites and extensions in Asia, Europe, and South America receive UNESCO Global Geopark Label". UNESCO press release. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ http://www.ecns.cn/2018/04-18/299478.shtml
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n UNESCO Media Services 17 April 2018
- ^ Distribution of GGN Members
- ^ http://www.globalgeopark.org/aboutGGN/list/index.htm
- ^ http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/earth-sciences/unesco-global-geoparks/list-of-unesco-global-geoparks/
- ^ "Famenne-Ardenne UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ "Percé UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Eleven sites and extensions in Asia, Europe, and South America receive UNESCO Global Geopark Label". unesco.org. UNESCO. April 17, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
- ^ "Fangshan Geopark". globalgeopark.org. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ^ "Guangwushan Nuoshuihe UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ "Huanggang Dabieshan UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g h UNESCO Media Services 19 September 2011
- ^ a b c d UN News Centre, 21 September 2012
- ^ http://www.europeangeoparks.org/?p=4998
- ^ "Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ "Unesco designates Mount Rinjani as global geopark". Antara News. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Rinjani Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ "Ciletuh Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ "Ciletuh officially declared as UNESCO Global Geopark". Antara News. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ http://www.globalgeopark.org/aboutGGN/list/Japan/8438.htm
- ^ http://www.globalgeopark.org/aboutGGN/list/Japan/8913.htm
- ^ "Izu Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ "Mudeungsan Area UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ "Conca de Tremp Montsec UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ http://www.europeangeoparks.org/?p=4998
- ^ "Ngorongoro Lengai UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ "Satun UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ "Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark". UNESCO. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
- ^ "Revalidation Process of UNESCO Global Geoparks". UNESCO. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ Lochaber loses Unesco geopark status, BBC News, 17 November 2011
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