UNESCO Global Geoparks

UN-designated outstanding geological sites and landscapes

UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp) are places and landscapes with interesting, unusual geology. They are certified by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council. They have to meet a set of criteria. The GGN is a network of geoparks. It is also an agency of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) which administers the network.[1][2]

References change

  1. UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp): List of UNESCO Global Geoparks and Regional Networks
  2. Jones, Cheryl 2008. History of Geoparks. Geological Society, London, Special Publications. 300 (1): 273–277. doi:10.1144/sp300.21. ISSN 0305-8719. S2CID 130588041