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April 21, 2025
Recently, UNESCO added 16 new Global Geoparks across 11 countries, marking the 10th anniversary of the Global Geoparks Network.
| Feature | Details |
| Established | Introduced in 2015 by UNESCO, key component of the International Geosciences and Geoparks Programme (IGGP) |
| Purpose | Recognize geological heritage of international significance |
| Functions | Heritage conservation, education, community engagement, sustainable tourism |
| Governing Body | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) |
| Reassessment Period | UGGP status is not permanent; it is reassessed every four years. |
| Not the same as | UNESCO World Heritage Sites (focuses on broader cultural/natural heritage) |
| Mandatory Networking: | Membership of the GGN is obligatory for UGGPs |
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