# UNESCO European Geoparks Network Conference

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unesco-european-geoparks-network-conference
> Updated: 2026-09-22T08:49:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 18th International Conference of the UNESCO European Geoparks Network was held in Lappeenranta, Finland, from September 16 to 18, 2026. Hosted by the Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark, the event brought together hundreds of participants from various countries to discuss sustainable development, innovation, and cooperation.

Delegations from several nations participated in the forum. Portuguese representatives from the Azores and Geoparque Oeste discussed geological research and climate change, while working toward establishing a formal structure for Portuguese geoparks in international forums. Simultaneously, the Romanian delegation, including members from the Hațeg Country and Dobrogea Chimerică projects, presented community-based initiatives and signed an agreement to continue collaboration within the Danube GeoTour Plus international project.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Hațeg Country UNESCO Geopark attends European conference in Finland

The UNESCO Hațeg Country International Geopark represented Romania at the 18th European Geoparks Network Conference in Finland, showcasing local geological and cultural heritage projects.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haeg-country-unesco-geopark-attends-european-conference-in-finland

### 2026-09-18: UNESCO European Geoparks Conference held in Finland

The 18th UNESCO European Geoparks Network conference was held in Finland, featuring Portuguese delegations discussing sustainable development, geological conservation, and international cooperation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unesco-european-geoparks-conference-held-in-finland

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