UNESCO Global Geoparks Goals

Are single, unified geographical areas where sites and of international geological significance are managed with United Nations UNESCO a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable Educational, Scientific and Global Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms Goal 11: Make cities and human Cultural Organization Geoparks development. A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s everywhere settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and (especially target 1.5) sustainable understanding of key issues facing society, such as using Earth’s (especially target 11.4) resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of and Disaster risk reduction is essential to ending poverty reducing the impact of natural disasters. By raising awareness of the and fostering sustainable development. The bottom- Protecting, safeguarding and celebrating our importance of the area’s geological heritage in history and society up approach of the UNESCO Global Geoparks cultural and natural heritage are the foundation today, UNESCO Global Geoparks give local people a sense of reduces the vulnerability of local communities to of the holistic approach of the UNESCO Global pride in their region and strengthen their identification with the area. extreme events and other shocks and disasters Geoparks. UNESCO Global Geoparks aim to give UNESCO Global The creation of innovative local enterprises, new jobs and high quality through active risk awareness and resilience local people a sense of pride in their region and training courses is stimulated as new sources of revenue are training. strengthen the identification with the area. generated through geotourism, while the geological resources of the area are protected. Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable Goal 12: Ensure sustainable quality education and promote lifelong consumption and production patterns Geoparks learning opportunities for all (especially target 12.8 and 12.b) (especially target 4.7) UNESCO Global Geoparks educate and create contributing to the UNESCO Global Geoparks actively educate their awareness on sustainable development and local communities and their visitors of all ages. lifestyles. They teach the local communities and UNESCO Global Geoparks are outdoor classrooms visitors to live in harmony with nature. and incubators for sustainable development, sustainable lifestyles, appreciation of cultural Sustainable diversity and the promotion of peace. Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and (especially target 13.3) Development empower all women and girls All UNESCO Global Geoparks hold records of (especially target 5.5) past climate change and are educators on current climate change. Through educational activities UNESCO Global Geoparks strongly emphasize awareness is raised on the issue and people are the empowerment of women through educational provided with knowledge to mitigate and adapt to Goals programmes or the development of women’s the effects of climate change. cooperatives. Such cooperatives provide an opportunity for women to obtain an additional income in their own area and on their own terms. Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and global partnership for sustainable sustainable economic growth, full and development productive employment and decent (especially target 17.6, 17.9 and 17.16) For further information, please contact: work for all UNESCO Global Geoparks are all about (especially target 8.9) partnership and cooperation, not only between UNESCO Global Geoparks local stakeholders, but also internationally through Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences The promotion of sustainable local economic regional and global networks were knowledge, UNESCO development through sustainable (geo) ideas and best practices are shared. Experienced 7, place de Fontenoy is one of the key pillars of a UNESCO Global geoparks guide aspiring geoparks to reach their full 75352 Paris 07 SP Geopark. This creates job opportunities for the local potential. France communities through tourism, but also through the Celebrating Earth Heritage, .org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/earth-sciences/ promotion of local culture and products. [email protected] Sustaining local Communities

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All UNESCO Global Geoparks are about Geopark and sustainable lifestyle cooperation with local people and local education are integrated into the daily stakeholders within the area, but also activities of the local Dong Van Karst internationally through regional and Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark global networks. By working together, schools in Vietnam. Educational methods across borders, different communities are varied using local presenters, share expertise, knowledge and panels, brochures, guide books, posters best practices, and increase mutual and visual aids and that promote both understanding. This nurtures a global global citizenship, but also value the process to build peace in the hearts of local cultural diversity of the area. men and women. Spain / Javier Carballo © Patrick Mc Keever © Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark, © SDG 12 SDG 5

Children in the Arouca UNESCO In the Qeshm UNESCO Global Global Geopark in Portugal learn how Geopark in Iran, a local women’s to make bread by hand. The children, cooperative runs the who turn the flour to dough to a warm Star Valley visitor centre. bread with a crunchy crust, experience They also display and sell their a lifestyle in harmony with nature and S S traditional handicrafts, a skill which is U value local products and sustainable S L passed on for generations. living. T A The cooperative runs the local café A IN and provide catering to one of the A G BLE T many geopark guesthouses. The DEVE PMEN cooperative allows and empowers LO the women to actively contribute to the life of the community. © Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark, Portugal © Kirstin Lemon SDG 11 SDG 8

Araripe UNESCO Global Geopark is Transforming our world: is at the heart of known as a “cultural melting pot” that each UNESCO Global Geopark. In protects, keeps alive and celebrates the the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development the Stonehammer UNESCO Global colourful traditions of its ancestors. The Geopark in Canada visitors can enjoy a isolated region with a mix of various This United Nations’ Agenda is a plan of action for people, its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change; comprehensive Earth history of the area peoples (indigenous, European and the planet, prosperity, peace and partnership. The to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and while paddling along the Kennebecasis 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets demonstrate fulfilling livesand that economic, social and technological African) shaped a distinct cultural identity River system, which allows them to truly the scale and ambition of this new universal Agenda. The Goals progress occurs in harmony with nature; to foster peaceful, with particular folkloric dances, songs, experience the uniqueness of this tidal and targets will stimulate action in the following areas of critical just and inclusive societies which are free from fear religious and artistic expressions. importance for humanity and the planet: to end poverty and violence; to strengthen global solidarity, focussed in river and its freshwater marsh. and hunger and ensure that all human beings can fulfil their particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment; with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all to protect the planet from degradation, including through people. and production, sustainably managing © Araripe UNESCO Global Geopark, Brazil © Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark, Canada SDG 17 SDG 4

All UNESCO Global Geoparks are about Geopark and sustainable lifestyle cooperation with local people and local education are integrated into the daily stakeholders within the area, but also activities of the local Dong Van Karst internationally through regional and Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark global networks. By working together, schools in Vietnam. Educational methods across borders, different communities are varied using local presenters, share expertise, knowledge and panels, brochures, guide books, posters best practices, and increase mutual and visual aids and that promote both understanding. This nurtures a global global citizenship, but also value the process to build peace in the hearts of local cultural diversity of the area. men and women. Spain / Javier Carballo © Patrick Mc Keever © Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark, © SDG 12 SDG 5

Children in the Arouca UNESCO In the Qeshm UNESCO Global Global Geopark in Portugal learn how Geopark in Iran, a local women’s to make bread by hand. The children, cooperative runs the who turn the flour to dough to a warm Star Valley visitor centre. bread with a crunchy crust, experience They also display and sell their a lifestyle in harmony with nature and S S traditional handicrafts, a skill which is U value local products and sustainable S L passed on for generations. living. T A The cooperative runs the local café A IN and provide catering to one of the A G BLE T many geopark guesthouses. The DEVE PMEN cooperative allows and empowers LO the women to actively contribute to the life of the community. © Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark, Portugal © Kirstin Lemon SDG 11 SDG 8

Araripe UNESCO Global Geopark is Transforming our world: Sustainable tourism is at the heart of known as a “cultural melting pot” that each UNESCO Global Geopark. In protects, keeps alive and celebrates the the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development the Stonehammer UNESCO Global colourful traditions of its ancestors. The Geopark in Canada visitors can enjoy a isolated region with a mix of various This United Nations’ Agenda is a plan of action for people, its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change; comprehensive Earth history of the area peoples (indigenous, European and the planet, prosperity, peace and partnership. The to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and while paddling along the Kennebecasis 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets demonstrate fulfilling livesand that economic, social and technological African) shaped a distinct cultural identity River system, which allows them to truly the scale and ambition of this new universal Agenda. The Goals progress occurs in harmony with nature; to foster peaceful, with particular folkloric dances, songs, experience the uniqueness of this tidal and targets will stimulate action in the following areas of critical just and inclusive societies which are free from fear religious and artistic expressions. importance for humanity and the planet: to end poverty and violence; to strengthen global solidarity, focussed in river and its freshwater marsh. and hunger and ensure that all human beings can fulfil their particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment; with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all to protect the planet from degradation, including through people. sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing © Araripe UNESCO Global Geopark, Brazil © Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark, Canada SDG 17 SDG 4

All UNESCO Global Geoparks are about Geopark and sustainable lifestyle cooperation with local people and local education are integrated into the daily stakeholders within the area, but also activities of the local Dong Van Karst internationally through regional and Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark global networks. By working together, schools in Vietnam. Educational methods across borders, different communities are varied using local presenters, share expertise, knowledge and panels, brochures, guide books, posters best practices, and increase mutual and visual aids and that promote both understanding. This nurtures a global global citizenship, but also value the process to build peace in the hearts of local cultural diversity of the area. men and women. Spain / Javier Carballo © Patrick Mc Keever © Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark, © SDG 12 SDG 5

Children in the Arouca UNESCO In the Qeshm UNESCO Global Global Geopark in Portugal learn how Geopark in Iran, a local women’s to make bread by hand. The children, cooperative runs the who turn the flour to dough to a warm Star Valley visitor centre. bread with a crunchy crust, experience They also display and sell their a lifestyle in harmony with nature and S S traditional handicrafts, a skill which is U value local products and sustainable S L passed on for generations. living. T A The cooperative runs the local café A IN and provide catering to one of the A G BLE T many geopark guesthouses. The DEVE PMEN cooperative allows and empowers LO the women to actively contribute to the life of the community. © Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark, Portugal © Kirstin Lemon SDG 11 SDG 8

Araripe UNESCO Global Geopark is Transforming our world: Sustainable tourism is at the heart of known as a “cultural melting pot” that each UNESCO Global Geopark. In protects, keeps alive and celebrates the the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development the Stonehammer UNESCO Global colourful traditions of its ancestors. The Geopark in Canada visitors can enjoy a isolated region with a mix of various This United Nations’ Agenda is a plan of action for people, its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change; comprehensive Earth history of the area peoples (indigenous, European and the planet, prosperity, peace and partnership. The to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and while paddling along the Kennebecasis 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets demonstrate fulfilling livesand that economic, social and technological African) shaped a distinct cultural identity River system, which allows them to truly the scale and ambition of this new universal Agenda. The Goals progress occurs in harmony with nature; to foster peaceful, with particular folkloric dances, songs, experience the uniqueness of this tidal and targets will stimulate action in the following areas of critical just and inclusive societies which are free from fear religious and artistic expressions. importance for humanity and the planet: to end poverty and violence; to strengthen global solidarity, focussed in river and its freshwater marsh. and hunger and ensure that all human beings can fulfil their particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment; with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all to protect the planet from degradation, including through people. sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing © Araripe UNESCO Global Geopark, Brazil © Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark, Canada UNESCO Global Geoparks Sustainable Development Goals

Are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with United Nations UNESCO a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable Educational, Scientific and Global Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms Goal 11: Make cities and human Cultural Organization Geoparks development. A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s everywhere settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and (especially target 1.5) sustainable understanding of key issues facing society, such as using Earth’s (especially target 11.4) resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and Disaster risk reduction is essential to ending poverty reducing the impact of natural disasters. By raising awareness of the and fostering sustainable development. The bottom- Protecting, safeguarding and celebrating our importance of the area’s geological heritage in history and society up approach of the UNESCO Global Geoparks cultural and natural heritage are the foundation today, UNESCO Global Geoparks give local people a sense of reduces the vulnerability of local communities to of the holistic approach of the UNESCO Global pride in their region and strengthen their identification with the area. extreme events and other shocks and disasters Geoparks. UNESCO Global Geoparks aim to give UNESCO Global The creation of innovative local enterprises, new jobs and high quality through active risk awareness and resilience local people a sense of pride in their region and training courses is stimulated as new sources of revenue are training. strengthen the identification with the area. generated through geotourism, while the geological resources of the area are protected. Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable Goal 12: Ensure sustainable quality education and promote lifelong consumption and production patterns Geoparks learning opportunities for all (especially target 12.8 and 12.b) (especially target 4.7) UNESCO Global Geoparks educate and create contributing to the UNESCO Global Geoparks actively educate their awareness on sustainable development and local communities and their visitors of all ages. lifestyles. They teach the local communities and UNESCO Global Geoparks are outdoor classrooms visitors to live in harmony with nature. and incubators for sustainable development, sustainable lifestyles, appreciation of cultural Sustainable diversity and the promotion of peace. Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and (especially target 13.3) Development empower all women and girls All UNESCO Global Geoparks hold records of (especially target 5.5) past climate change and are educators on current climate change. Through educational activities UNESCO Global Geoparks strongly emphasize awareness is raised on the issue and people are the empowerment of women through educational provided with knowledge to mitigate and adapt to Goals programmes or the development of women’s the effects of climate change. cooperatives. Such cooperatives provide an opportunity for women to obtain an additional income in their own area and on their own terms. Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and global partnership for sustainable sustainable economic growth, full and development productive employment and decent (especially target 17.6, 17.9 and 17.16) For further information, please contact: work for all UNESCO Global Geoparks are all about (especially target 8.9) partnership and cooperation, not only between UNESCO Global Geoparks local stakeholders, but also internationally through Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences The promotion of sustainable local economic regional and global networks were knowledge, UNESCO development through sustainable (geo)tourism ideas and best practices are shared. Experienced 7, place de Fontenoy is one of the key pillars of a UNESCO Global geoparks guide aspiring geoparks to reach their full 75352 Paris 07 SP Geopark. This creates job opportunities for the local potential. France communities through tourism, but also through the Celebrating Earth Heritage, unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/earth-sciences/ promotion of local culture and products. [email protected] Sustaining local Communities

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Are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with United Nations UNESCO a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable Educational, Scientific and Global Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms Goal 11: Make cities and human Cultural Organization Geoparks development. A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s everywhere settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and (especially target 1.5) sustainable understanding of key issues facing society, such as using Earth’s (especially target 11.4) resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and Disaster risk reduction is essential to ending poverty reducing the impact of natural disasters. By raising awareness of the and fostering sustainable development. The bottom- Protecting, safeguarding and celebrating our importance of the area’s geological heritage in history and society up approach of the UNESCO Global Geoparks cultural and natural heritage are the foundation today, UNESCO Global Geoparks give local people a sense of reduces the vulnerability of local communities to of the holistic approach of the UNESCO Global pride in their region and strengthen their identification with the area. extreme events and other shocks and disasters Geoparks. UNESCO Global Geoparks aim to give UNESCO Global The creation of innovative local enterprises, new jobs and high quality through active risk awareness and resilience local people a sense of pride in their region and training courses is stimulated as new sources of revenue are training. strengthen the identification with the area. generated through geotourism, while the geological resources of the area are protected. Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable Goal 12: Ensure sustainable quality education and promote lifelong consumption and production patterns Geoparks learning opportunities for all (especially target 12.8 and 12.b) (especially target 4.7) UNESCO Global Geoparks educate and create contributing to the UNESCO Global Geoparks actively educate their awareness on sustainable development and local communities and their visitors of all ages. lifestyles. They teach the local communities and UNESCO Global Geoparks are outdoor classrooms visitors to live in harmony with nature. and incubators for sustainable development, sustainable lifestyles, appreciation of cultural Sustainable diversity and the promotion of peace. Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and (especially target 13.3) Development empower all women and girls All UNESCO Global Geoparks hold records of (especially target 5.5) past climate change and are educators on current climate change. Through educational activities UNESCO Global Geoparks strongly emphasize awareness is raised on the issue and people are the empowerment of women through educational provided with knowledge to mitigate and adapt to Goals programmes or the development of women’s the effects of climate change. cooperatives. Such cooperatives provide an opportunity for women to obtain an additional income in their own area and on their own terms. Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and global partnership for sustainable sustainable economic growth, full and development productive employment and decent (especially target 17.6, 17.9 and 17.16) For further information, please contact: work for all UNESCO Global Geoparks are all about (especially target 8.9) partnership and cooperation, not only between UNESCO Global Geoparks local stakeholders, but also internationally through Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences The promotion of sustainable local economic regional and global networks were knowledge, UNESCO development through sustainable (geo)tourism ideas and best practices are shared. Experienced 7, place de Fontenoy is one of the key pillars of a UNESCO Global geoparks guide aspiring geoparks to reach their full 75352 Paris 07 SP Geopark. This creates job opportunities for the local potential. France communities through tourism, but also through the Celebrating Earth Heritage, unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/earth-sciences/ promotion of local culture and products. [email protected] Sustaining local Communities

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