UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme. Patrick J Mc Keever

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1 GLOBAL GEOPARKS International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme Patrick J Mc Keever

2 Heritage Designations/Labels (2017) World Heritage Sites: 1073 in 167 countries (including 206 natural & 35 mixed sites: 18 criterion viii only, 90 including criterion viii) Man & Biosphere Reserves: 669 in 120 countries Global Geoparks: 127 in 35 countries Açores, Portugal Nine Islands One Global Geopark Four Biosphere Reserves Two World Heritage Sites

3 Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. GLOBAL GEOPARKS IS A GEOPARK JUST ABOUT GEOLOGY? Zhangjiajie Global Geopark, China No! While a geopark must demonstrate geological heritage of international significance, the purpose of a geopark is to explore, develop and celebrate the links between that geological heritage and all other aspects of the areas natural, cultural and intangible heritages. It is about reconnecting human society at all levels to the planet we all call home and to celebrate how our planet and it s 4,600 million year long history has shaped every aspect of our lives and our societies.

4 GLOBAL GEOPARKS Networking EGN CC Meeting, March 2017, Burren & Cliffs of Moher UGGp, Ireland There are 127 Global Geoparks spread across 35 countries and 5 continents. This includes 70 in Europe as part of the European Geoparks Network (founded in 2000), 51 in the Asia-Pacific region as part of the Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network (founded in 2009) and 4 in the Latin America and Caribbean Geoparks Network (founded May 2017!). Organização das Nações Unidas para a Educação, Ciência e Cultura Geoparques Mundiais da Regional networks of the Global Geoparks Network require a minimum of 4 Global Geoparks.

5 GLOBAL GEOPARKS Geoparks hold records of past climate change and have therefore play a key role locally in informing on the current debate on present day climate change. Many geoparks are in tectonically active areas of the world where they have a crucial role in helping mitigate geo-hazards through awareness raising and building disaster response strategies. Many geoparks are former mining areas, areas where local culture has been shaped, often for generations, by exploitation of natural resources. Geoparks therefore are obliged to inform about the need to ensure best practise in natural resource exploitation. Colca y Volcanes de Andagua Aspiring UGGp, Peru Organisasi Persatuan Bangsa-Bangsa untuk Pendidikan, Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Kebudayaan Taman-Taman Bumi Dunia

6 Global Geoparks are about people and conceptualise community participation to reach far beyond the mere involvement of local stakeholders. They are about building community ownership, empowerment, sense of pride. GEOPARKS ARE PEOPLE Global Geoparks consider their residents as experts of their territory and as Geopark Ambassadors Global Geoparks use the reflection of a territories Earth heritage in traditions, local tales, songs, hand craft, indigenous knowledge and land use techniques, in local dialect and architecture to build inclusive sustainable regional development strategies. Organizacja Narodów Zjednoczonych do Spraw Oświaty, Nauki i Kultury Światowe Geoparki

7 GEOPARKS: Communicating Geoscience Local Ranger Training Kid s Clubs Menningarmálastofnun Sameinuðu þjóðanna Hnattrænir Jarðvangar

8 Conserving & Protecting our Geodiversity Active geoconservation Innovative Museums

9 GEOPARKS: Communicating Geoscience...make it fun Helping schools Organizace Spojených Národů pro Výchovu, Vědu a Kulturu Globální Geoparky

10 GEOPARKS: Communicating Geoscience Art & Geology: Stop and Ponder Bridge between continents

11 GEOPARKS: Support Local Enterprise Qeshm Island UGGp Womens Cooperative Lesvos Island UGGp Women s Cooperative Organizacja Narodów Zjednoczonych do Spraw Oświaty, Nauki i Kultury Światowe Geoparki

12 GEOPARKS: Support Local Enterprise The Burren Food Trail, The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UGGp Organizacja Narodów Zjednoczonych do Spraw Oświaty, Nauki i Kultury Światowe Geoparki

13 GEOPARKS: Support Local Enterprise Arequipa Aspiring UGGp, Perú Organizacja Narodów Zjednoczonych do Spraw Oświaty, Nauki i Kultury Światowe Geoparki

14 Birleşmiş Milletler Eğitim, Bilim ve Kültür Kurumu Küresel Jeoparklari Global Geoparks Council 12 members appointed by DG on recommendation of GGN and Member States. DG, GGN President, IUGS Secretary General and IUCN DG are exofficio members. The 12 members will be high-profile experts chosen for their proven experience, qualifications etc. GLOBAL GEOPARKS Governing Bodies Each will serve for 4 years, renewable once. Every 2 years, half of the membership will be renewed (so on initial establishment, 6 will be for 2 years only). Main role is to make the recommendations on new applications and decisions on revalidations and to advise on strategy for Global Geoparks. 1 st Meeting of the Global Geoparks Council, English Riviera Global Geopark, UK September 2016

15 Pertubuhan Pendidikan, Sains dan Kebudayaan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu Geopark Global GLOBAL GEOPARKS Governing Bodies Global Geoparks Bureau 5 members Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson and Rapporteur of the Council (as voting members) plus DG and President of GGN (ex-officio) Main duty is to prepare the documentation for the Executive Board of to allow for the endorsement of new applications. Also, the Bureau will select the evaluation and revalidation teams. Also, the Bureau will hold joint meetings with the equivalent Bureau of the IGCP. Hong Kong Global Geopark, SAR, China

16 GLOBAL GEOPARKS Application Process 1 Before an application can be made, an expression of interest must be submitted. The application (precise details are on s website) must be submitted between October 1 November 30 to. This must be accompanied by an explicit letter of endorsement from the national authority. Only two active applications at any one time. Extension application process needs new application if proposed extension is >10%. Naturtejo Global Geopark, Portugal ALL LETTERS, APPLICATION ETC MUST BE SENT THROUGH THE COUNTRY S NATIONAL CONTACT WITH In the case where an applying area overlaps with a World Heritage Site or Biosphere Reserve, the request must be clearly justified and evidence provided for how Global Geopark status will add value by being both independently branded and in synergy with the other designations.

17 GLOBAL GEOPARKS Application Process 2 The Application Dossier must must the guidelines PRECISELY: A Identification of the Area Sections A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 B Geological Heritage Sections B1, B2, B3, B4 C Geoconservation Sections C1, C2, C3 D Economic Activity & Business Plan Sections D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 E Interest to become a UGG 5MB by , 50MB by weblink Electronic Dossier Only, 50 pages max. Kalta UGGp, Iceland ALL LETTERS, APPLICATION ETC MUST BE SENT THROUGH THE COUNTRY S NATIONAL CONTACT WITH

18 GLOBAL GEOPARKS Application Process 3 The dossier must be accompanied by several annexes Forente Nasjoner Organisasjon for Utdanning, Vitenskap og Kultur Global Geoparker Annex 1: Self Evaluation Annex 2: Duplicate of Section B Annex 3: Letter of Endorsement Annex 4: Large Scale Map Annex 5: One page summary with map Additional annexes can be Rocca di Cerere UGGp, Italy provided but are not necessary. ALL LETTERS, APPLICATION ETC MUST BE SENT THROUGH THE COUNTRY S NATIONAL CONTACT WITH

19 December checks completeness of applications with January 31 deadline for any revisions. One page summary, including map, placed on s website for a 3 month period for Member States information (intergovernmental check*). New applications formally presented to Member States in February at open meeting of IGCP. IUGS asked to do desktop reviews of geological section by end March. GLOBAL GEOPARKS Application Process 4 Assuming no objections received, 2 evaluators will be assigned to make a site inspection to take place between May 1 August 15. Vulkaneifel UGGp, Germany Organisation der Vereinten Nationen für Bildung,Wissenschaft und Kultur Global Geoparks *If at anytime, and for any reason, receives a formal objection from any Member State about any application, that application will be suspended and the concerned Member States must resolve the issue themselves.

20 Evaluation report sent to Global Geoparks Council who will meet annually in September. The Council will make a recommendation on whether to accept, defer or reject an application. Decisions of the Council are not open to appeal. Global Geoparks Bureau will then ask DG to include an item on the agenda of the Executive Board the following spring (April) proposing it endorses the recommendations of the Council. The details of the recommendations will be in an Information Document. GLOBAL GEOPARKS Application Process 5 MEMBERSHIP OF ALL GLOBAL GEOPARKS IN THE GLOBAL GEOPARKS NETWORK IS OBLIGATORY Chablais UGGp, France Εκπαιδευτικός, Επιστημονικός και Πολιτιστικός Οργανισμός των Ηνωμένων Εθνών Παγκόσμια Γεωπάρκ α ΟΥΝΕΣΚΟ The entire process will now take a minimum of months from submission to decision. As before approval as a Global Geopark is for a 4 year period only after which the area is subject to a revalidation exercise.

21 A one page summary of any Global Geopark undergoing revalidation must be submitted to one year before revalidation. A full progress report must be submitted three months before the revalidation mission. Revalidation mission by 2 experts to occur between May1 - August 15. Revalidation report to be discussed by Global Geoparks Council. Result can be green, yellow or red card. GLOBAL GEOPARKS Revalidation Process Council can revoke status of any Global Geopark at anytime if it cannot undergo revalidation or if it is in clear breach of the guidelines. Similarly, a Member States of can delist a UGGp at anytime. Sobrarbe UGGp, Spain Yhdistyneiden Kansakuntien Kasvatus-, Tiede- ja Kulttuurijärjestö Globaali Geopuistot All costs associated with both evaluation and revalidation missions are borne by the area undergoing evaluation and revalidation.

22 2017: 15 Evaluation Missions 35 Revalidation Missions 2018: 22 Evaluation Missions? 36 Revalidation Missions RESULTS: UGGp Council report is distributed to all Member States of asap after their meeting (November/December). will then inform all areas under evaluation that the report is with their delegations. GLOBAL GEOPARKS Roster of Evaluators Letters will also then be sent to all area that have been revalidated. Cheongsong UGGp, Republic of Korea Yhdistyneiden Kansakuntien Kasvatus-, Tiede- ja Kulttuurijärjestö Globaali Geopuistot and the UGGp Council wish to thank all those that have undertaken these missions. We also thank IUGS for undertaking the geological reviews.

23 GLOBAL GEOPARKS United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Global Geoparks n United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Global Geoparks International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme: Supporting SDG s 1, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13 & 17