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The Geopark tag is similar to that of a ‘World Heritage Site’ for historical monuments, bringing famed geological features to the global stage. |
- About: UNESCO Global Geoparks are areas with internationally important rocks and landscapes, managed responsibly for conservation, education, and sustainable development.
- Foundation: The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) was established in 2004 when 17 European and 8 Chinese geoparks came together at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
- Headquarters: Paris
- Creation of UNESCO Global Geoparks label: In 2015, during the 38th session of UNESCO’s General Conference, the 195 Member States ratified the creation of the UNESCO Global Geoparks label.
- Purpose of GGN: It is a dynamic network where members share examples of good practice and collaborate on common projects.
India’s involvement:
- India is a signatory to the establishment of UNESCO Global Geoparks but lacks legislation and policy for conservation of geoheritages.
- India has not registered or acknowledged any geoparks under the UNESCO Global Geopark list.
Why in News:
- UNESCO’s Executive Board has endorsed the addition of 18 sites to the UNESCO Global Geoparks network.
