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The European Geoparks Network is a founding member of the Global Geoparks Network and it functions as a regional geopark network of it. As of November 2022, there are 94 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 28 European countries and there are several territories in an aspiring or planned phase, or in a national geopark status. [ 2 ]
Pages in category "Geoparks in Europe" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. E. European Geoparks ...
Since October 2009, the Chelmos-Vouraikos Geopark has been a member of the European Geoparks Network, the Global Geoparks Network and the Hellenic Geopark Forum. [6] Based on the successful evaluations in 2013, 2015 and 2019, this Geopark stands out as a UNESCO Global Geopark since 2015.
The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) (also known as the Global Network of National Geoparks) is UNESCO assisted network established in 1998. Managed under the body's Ecological and Earth Sciences Division, the GGN seeks the promotion and conservation of the planet's geological heritage, as well as encourages the sustainable research and development by the concerned communities.
In several European countries, national geopark networks were founded after the decision of the Coordination Committee of EGN in 2007. [4] They function as the forums to enhance the cooperation of geoparks and the promotion of the geopark concept on a national level and taking over directly selected activities of EGN / GGN in a country.
A regional geopark would not be a global geopark if it has not yet been certified as such or its certification has lapsed and it has applied for recertification (Yellow Card status). A region is more than one country. [ix] A current list of accepted regions is: African Geoparks Network; Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) European Geoparks ...
This list includes areas designated as "geopark" on the national level. This should not be confused with members of either the European Geoparks Network [ 1 ] or the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network .
The English Riviera Geopark (ERG) in Torbay is one of eight UNESCO Global Geoparks in the United Kingdom, and one of over one hundred and seventy worldwide. [1] It is one of only two urban Geoparks in the UK, [2] and joined the Global Geoparks Network on 16 September 2007. [3] [4] The Geopark covers 6,200 hectares of land and 4,100 hectares of ...