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International Geodiversity Day celebrations

Overview

Various protected areas and geoparks are hosting educational activities to celebrate International Geodiversity Day.

In Spain, the Serra Gelada Natural Park scheduled a catamaran tour from the Port of Altea to observe marine geological values, alongside a guided walk in l’Alfàs del Pi to view coastal cliffs and fossil dunes.

In Italy, the Beigua Geopark organized webinars on historical stone materials and guided excursions, including walking and bicycle tours to identify marine terraces and rock structures. Additionally, the Aspromonte UNESCO Geopark participated in a conference titled ‘Geoparks, Parks, Territories, Communities’ to discuss geodiversity as a resource for cultural and economic development.

Entities

University of Genoa · Beigua Geopark · University of Alicante · Aspromonte Geopark UNESCO · Italian Federation of Associations and Clubs for UNESCO

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian geoparks host events for International Geodiversity Day

    Italian geoparks, including Beigua and Aspromonte, are hosting events for International Geodiversity Day to promote geological heritage, sustainable tourism, and local economic development.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Serra Gelada Natural Park celebrates Geodiversity Day

    Serra Gelada Natural Park will host catamaran tours and guided walks in October to celebrate International Geodiversity Day and showcase its unique geological heritage.

Sources

aquimediosdecomunicacion.com · citynow.it · genovaquotidiana.com · ultimahora.es