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Spread all over the world/ UNESCO announces 12 new geoparks

2026-04-23 13:07:00, Kulturë CNA

Spread all over the world/ UNESCO announces 12 new geoparks

UNESCO today declared 12 new geoparks, bringing the total number of sites in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network to 241 in 51 countries. The network now covers an area of ??over 882,000 km2, equivalent to the size of Venezuela.

The 12 newly designated geoparks are located in China, France, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Tunisia and Uruguay.

“Every rock formation, every canyon and every fossil tells a story that belongs to all of humanity. In just ten years, UNESCO Global Geoparks have shown that protecting geological heritage also means advancing science, strengthening education and building local resilience. What unites its 241 sites in 51 countries is not just geological significance, but a shared commitment to passing on knowledge, with local communities at the center,” said Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of UNESCO.

The new UNESCO Global Geoparks are:

China-Changshan and Mt. Siguniang in Tibet

France-Terres d'Hérault

Greece-Nisyros

Ireland-Joyce and the Western Lakes

Japan-Miné-Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau

Malaysia-Lenggong and Sarawak Delta

Portugal-Algarvensis

Russian Federation-Toratau

Tunisia-Dahar

Uruguay-Manantiales Serranos

 

 

 





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