New UNESCO Global Geoparks: UNESCO added 16 new Global Geoparks, bringing the total to 229 across 50 countries:

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Category : International Published on: April 26 2025

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On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGPs), a total of 16 new locations from 11 countries were officially included in the Global Geoparks Network (GGN).
The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) is an international non-profit organization created with the support of UNESCO.
It is responsible for setting ethical guidelines and standards that all Global Geoparks are required to follow.

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New UNESCO Global Geoparks: UNESCO added 16 new Global Geoparks, bringing the total to 229 across 50 countries: