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18 New Geoparks Network
April 5 , 2024
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- UNESCO’s Executive Board has endorsed the addition of 18 sites to the UNESCO Global Geoparks network.
- This brings the total number of geoparks to 195 in 48 countries.
- Two UNESCO Member States join the network: New Zealand and the Philippines.
- The UNESCO Global Geopark label was created in 2015. It recognizes geological heritage of international significance.
- Geoparks serve local communities by combining the conservation of their significant geological heritage with public outreach and a sustainable approach to development.
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