UNESCO has designated 12 new Global Geoparks, adding new destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America to its ...

The International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme is governed by two Councils: the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, which ...

PARIS, France, May 24, 2023 (ENS) - The United Nations is adding 18 new sites to its network of outstanding Geoparks, showcasing some of the most marvelous sites of natural beauty on the planet. The ...

UNESCO has added 12 new Global Geoparks for 2026, with standout new sites in China, Japan and Malaysia. Here’s what ...

Scattered all over our planet are spectacular locations whose unique geological features tell the story of the Earth's evolution over millions of years. These astounding natural landscapes, each with ...

UNESCO's 2026 updates bring 12 new Global Geoparks and modernized features to existing sites, while U.S. state parks are improving infrastructure and safety measures. From Morocco's digitally ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rebecca Ann Hughes covers travel, culture and food in Europe. This article is more than 2 years old. Meteora Pyli in the Thessaly ...

From China and Malaysia to Uruguay, UNESCO has expanded its Global Geoparks Network with 12 stunning new sites across the ...

The designated geoparks are located in China, France, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Portugal, Russia, Tunisia and Uruguay.

In 1997, the Division of Earth Sciences at UNESCO introduced the idea of creating a UNESCO Geoparks Programme to protect heritage of international geological significance. In 2000, the European ...

If you live in a city, you don’t need to abandon civilisation completely to get a much-needed hit of nature. But sometimes, truly monumental displays of mountains, landscapes and impressive scenery ...