International Network of Geoparks:
The International Network of Geoparks (INoG) is a UNESCO Geoparks programme established in 1998. According to UNESCO, for a Geopark to qualify in the INoG it needs to have:
- A management plan designed to foster socio-economic development that is sustainable (most likely to be based on agritourism and geotourism).
- Demonstrate methods for conserving and enhancing geological heritage and provide means for teaching geoscientific disciplines and broader environmental issues.
- Joint-porposals submitted by public authorities, local communities and private interests acting together, which demonstrate the best practices with respect to Earth heritage conservation and its integration into sustainable development strategies.
As of September 2006, 48 Geoparks are listed by UNESCO [1], and it is hoped that over 500 Geoparks will eventually attain INoG status.
[edit] Participants
The distribution of geoparks as of 2007: red (18 geoparks), orange (7), yellow (5-6), green (3-4), blue (2) and violet (1).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Members of the Global Network of National Geoparks (September 2006)
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