The 10th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks 2023
Organized every two years, the International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks brings people together from across the world to share the latest findings and experiences on a wide variety of topics, from geological research to sustainable tourism, education, or participative management for sustainable development. It is the most important meeting for the managers of UNESCO Global Geoparks and members of the Global Geoparks Network to meet and exchange knowledge and experiences on Geopark building and operation.
What’s On?
The Moroccan city of Marrakech has been selected to host the 10th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks scheduled for September 2023.
The decision was made by the Executive Board of the Global Geoparks Network during its held in Jeju island, South Korea, Dec.12-16.
The goal of this initiative is the promotion and transmission of traditional knowledge, valorization of local products, development of respectful outdoor activities through Geotourism, and empowerment of local people and ethnic groups.
What’s On?
The Moroccan city of Marrakech has been selected to host the 10th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks scheduled for September 2023.
The decision was made by the Executive Board of the Global Geoparks Network during its held in Jeju island, South Korea, Dec.12-16.
The goal of this initiative is the promotion and transmission of traditional knowledge, valorization of local products, development of respectful outdoor activities through Geotourism, and empowerment of local people and ethnic groups.
Who’s coming?
UNESCO Global Geoparks International Conference is the most important gathering of Geoparks to share their experience and knowledge. We look forward to seeing you at the 10th International Conference in Morocco in September 2023.
This conference is a space of meetings where all the Geoparks members around the world, scientists, geologists, Professors, Ph.D. candidates, students, companies, particulars, and all the people interested in nature and material and immaterial heritage. more…
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Conference Programme
Meeting of the UNESCO Geoparks Council
Coffee break
Continuation of the Meeting of the UNESCO Geoparks Council
Lunch
Continuation of the Meeting of the UNESCO Geoparks Council
Visit to the Water Civilization Museum and the Majorelle Garden
Dinner in honor of the members of the executive Board and the members of the UNESCO Geoparks Council
Meeting of the UNESCO Geoparks Council
Coffee break
Continuation of the Meeting of the UNESCO Geoparks Council
Lunch
Continuation of the Meeting of the UNESCO Geoparks Council
Visit to the carpet museum and Jamaa Lefna square
Meeting of the Executive Board of the Global Geoparks Network (GGN)
Coffee break
Meeting of the GGN Advisory Committee
Lunch
Regional networks meetings
Coffee break
Meeting of the GGN Executive Board
Regional networks meetings
Reception of participants and guests
Opening ceremony of the conference
Visit of the UNESCO International Geoparks Exhibition
Lunch
Running of the 9 Thematic workshops
1 - Geoparks – Conservation and valorisation of geological heritage sites
2 - Geoparks, geodiversity and biodiversity management: studies, protection and popularization
3 - Education with simplification of scientific knowledge accessible to the general public
4 - Geoparks, sustainable tourism and local development
5 - Geoparks and implementation of sustainable development goals
6 - Geoparks, tangible and intangible cultural heritage
7 - Climate change, combating desertification and natural disasters
8 - Sharing of experiences and cooperation between Geoparks
9 - Aspiring Geoparks
Coffee break
Continuation of the 9 Thematic workshops
1 - Geoparks – Conservation and valorisation of geological heritage sites
2 - Geoparks, geodiversity and biodiversity management: studies, protection and popularization
3 - Education with simplification of scientific knowledge accessible to the general public
4 - Geoparks, sustainable tourism and local development
5 - Geoparks and implementation of sustainable development goals
6 - Geoparks, tangible and intangible cultural heritage
7 - Climate change, combating desertification and natural disasters
8 - Sharing of experiences and cooperation between Geoparks
9 - Aspiring Geoparks
Running of the 9 Thematic workshops in parallel
1 - Geoparks – Conservation and valorisation of geological heritage sites
2 - Geoparks, geodiversity and biodiversity management: studies, protection and popularization
3 - Education with simplification of scientific knowledge accessible to the general public
4 - Geoparks, sustainable tourism and local development
5 - Geoparks and implementation of sustainable development goals
6 - Geoparks, tangible and intangible cultural heritage
7 - Climate change, combating desertification and natural disasters
8 - Sharing of experiences and cooperation between Geoparks
9 - Aspiring Geoparks
Coffee break
Continuation of the 9 Thematic workshops
1 - Geoparks – Conservation and valorisation of geological heritage sites
2 - Geoparks, geodiversity and biodiversity management: studies, protection and popularization
3 - Education with simplification of scientific knowledge accessible to the general public
4 - Geoparks, sustainable tourism and local development
5 - Geoparks and implementation of sustainable development goals
6 - Geoparks, tangible and intangible cultural heritage
7 - Climate change, combating desertification and natural disasters
8 - Sharing of experiences and cooperation between Geoparks
9 - Aspiring Geoparks
Lunch
Continuation of the 9 Thematic workshops
1 - Geoparks – Conservation and valorisation of geological heritage sites
2 - Geoparks, geodiversity and biodiversity management: studies, protection and popularization
3 - Education with simplification of scientific knowledge accessible to the general public
4 - Geoparks, sustainable tourism and local development
5 - Geoparks and implementation of sustainable development goals
6 - Geoparks, tangible and intangible cultural heritage
7 - Climate change, combating desertification and natural disasters
8 - Sharing of experiences and cooperation between Geoparks
9 - Aspiring Geoparks
Coffee break
Guided tours of the city of Marrakech
GGN General Assembly
Running of the 9 Thematic workshops in parallel
1 - Geoparks – Conservation and valorisation of geological heritage sites
2 - Geoparks, geodiversity and biodiversity management: studies, protection and popularization
3 - Education with simplification of scientific knowledge accessible to the general public
4 - Geoparks, sustainable tourism and local development
5 - Geoparks and implementation of sustainable development goals
6 - Geoparks, tangible and intangible cultural heritage
7 - Climate change, combating desertification and natural disasters
8 - Sharing of experiences and cooperation between Geoparks
9 - Aspiring Geoparks
Coffee break
Continuation of the 9 Thematic workshops
1 - Geoparks – Conservation and valorisation of geological heritage sites
2 - Geoparks, geodiversity and biodiversity management: studies, protection and popularization
3 - Education with simplification of scientific knowledge accessible to the general public
4 - Geoparks, sustainable tourism and local development
5 - Geoparks and implementation of sustainable development goals
6 - Geoparks, tangible and intangible cultural heritage
7 - Climate change, combating desertification and natural disasters
8 - Sharing of experiences and cooperation between Geoparks
9 - Aspiring Geoparks
Lunch
Continuation of the 9 Thematic workshops
1 - Geoparks – Conservation and valorisation of geological heritage sites
2 - Geoparks, geodiversity and biodiversity management: studies, protection and popularization
3 - Education with simplification of scientific knowledge accessible to the general public
4 - Geoparks, sustainable tourism and local development
5 - Geoparks and implementation of sustainable development goals
6 - Geoparks, tangible and intangible cultural heritage
7 - Climate change, combating desertification and natural disasters
8 - Sharing of experiences and cooperation between Geoparks
9 - Aspiring Geoparks
Coffee break
Closing ceremony
Gala dinner
The French Geoparks Network Meeting
The Latin America Geoparks meeting
Signature of partnership and twinning agreements between Geoparks
Field trip post conference in the M'Goun Geopark territory
Sunday :
9h00-10h00 Departure from Marrakech to the Geopark of M'Goun
10h00-19h00 Guided tour of the M'Goun Geopark in the province of Azilal and the province of Béni Mellal
Monday :
9h00-10h00 Guided tour of the M'Goun Geopark in the province of Azilal and the province of Béni Mellal.
14h00-19h00 Return to Marrakech
Explore Pricing Policies
Student
250€
- All Conference acces
- All catered lunch
- Entrance Afterparty
Geopark Membership
350€
- All Conference acces
- All catered lunch
- Entrance Afterparty
Particular
500€
- All Conference acces
- All catered lunch
- Entrance Afterparty
Testimonial
The holding of the conference in the M'Goun Geopark territory could provide an excellent opportunity to promote this high mountain territory with exceptional geology and biodiversity and inhabited by populations with an ancestral culture.
I am delighted and honoured that the 10th International Geoparks Conference is taking place in Marrakech and in our territory of the M'Goun Geopark, a territory rich in natural and cultural resources. We are carrying out a large number of modern socio-economic development activities for the benefit of the welcoming inhabitants and their ancestral traditions in the mountain valleys of the High Atlas while protecting our historical heritage and preserving a sustainable environment.
More than 2000 representing Global Geoparks, senior UNESCO officials, scientists, policy makers and government representatives from around the world will meet in Marrakech Morocco
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