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List of UNESCO Global Geoparks and Regional Networks
A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society, such as using our earth’s resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing natural hazard-related risks. At present, 213 geoparks are found in 48 countries.
Last update:22 April 2024
Map of UNESCO Global Geoparks (2023)
2023
UNESCO
Full list of UNESCO Global Geoparks
The * indicate transnational geoparks
- Famenne-Ardenne UNESCO Global Geopark
- Schelde Delta UNESCO Global Geopark*
(Belgium and Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Alxa Desert UNESCO Global Geopark
- Arxan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Dali-Cangshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Danxiashan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark
- Enshi Grand Canyon-Tenglongdong Cave UNESCO Global Geopark
- Fangshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Funiushan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Guangwushan-Nuoshuihe UNESCO Global Geopark
- Hexigten UNESCO Global Geopark
- Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark
- Huanggang Dabieshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Huangshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Jingpohu UNESCO Global Geopark
- Jiuhuashan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Keketuohai UNESCO Global Geopark
- Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark
- Leye Fengshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Linxia UNESCO Global Geopark
- Longhushan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Longyan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Lushan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Mount Changbaishan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Mount Kunlun UNESCO Global Geopark
- Ningde UNESCO Global Geopark
- Qinling Zhongnanshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Sanqingshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Shennongjia UNESCO Global Geopark
- Shilin UNESCO Global Geopark
- Songshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Taining UNESCO Global Geopark
- Taishan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Wangwushan-Daimeishan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark
- Wugongshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Xiangxi UNESCO Global Geopark
- Xingwen UNESCO Global Geopark
- Xingyi UNESCO Global Geopark
- Yandangshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Yanqing UNESCO Global Geopark
- Yimengshan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Yuntaishan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Zhangjiajie UNESCO Global Geopark
- Zhangye UNESCO Global Geopark
- Zhijindong Cave UNESCO Global Geopark
- Zigong UNESCO Global Geopark
- Biokovo-Imotski Lakes UNESCO Global Geopark
- Papuk UNESCO Global Geopark
- Vis Archipelago UNESCO Global Geopark
- Odsherred UNESCO Global Geopark
- The South Fyn Archipelago UNESCO Global Geopark
- Vestjylland UNESCO Global Geopark
- Impact Crater Lake – Lappajärvi UNESCO Global Geopark
- Lauhanvuori-Haemeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark
- Rokua UNESCO Global Geopark
- Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark
- Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark
- Armorique UNESCO Global Geopark
- Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark
- Causses du Quercy UNESCO Global Geopark
- Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark
- Haute-Provence UNESCO Global Geopark
- Luberon UNESCO Global Geopark
- Massif des Bauges UNESCO Global Geopark
- Monts d'Ardèche UNESCO Global Geopark
- Normandie-Maine UNESCO Global Geopark
- Bergstraße-Odenwald UNESCO Global Geopark
- Harz, Braunschweiger Land UNESCO Global Geopark
- Swabian Alb UNESCO Global Geopark
- TERRA.vita UNESCO Global Geopark
- Vulkaneifel UNESCO Global Geopark
- Thuringia Inselsberg -Drei Gleichen UNESCO Global Geopark
- Muskauer Faltenbogen / Łuk Mużakowa UNESCO Global Geopark* (Germany and Poland)
- Chelmos Vouraikos UNESCO Global Geopark
- Grevena - Kozani UNESCO Global Geopark
- Kefalonia-Ithaca UNESCO Global Geopark
- Lavreotiki UNESCO Global Geopark
- Lesvos Island UNESCO Global Geopark
- Meteora Pyli UNESCO Global Geopark
- Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark
- Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark
- Vikos - Aoos UNESCO Global Geopark
- Bakony-Balaton UNESCO Global Geopark
- Bükk Region UNESCO Global Geopark
- Novohrad-Nógrád UNESCO Global Geopark* (Hungary and Slovakia)
- Batur UNESCO Global Geopark
- Belitong UNESCO Global Geopark
- Ciletuh - Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark
- Gunung Sewu UNESCO Global Geopark
- Ijen UNESCO Global Geopark
- Maros Pangkep UNESCO Global Geopark
- Merangin Jambi UNESCO Global Geopark
- Raja Ampat UNESCO Global Geopark
- Rinjani-Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark
- Toba Caldera UNESCO Global Geopark
- Adamello-Brenta UNESCO Global Geopark
- Alpi Apuane UNESCO Global Geopark
- Aspromonte UNESCO Global Geopark
- Beigua UNESCO Global Geopark
- Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni UNESCO Global Geopark
- Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark
- Maiella UNESCO Global Geopark
- Pollino UNESCO Global Geopark
- Rocca di Cerere UNESCO Global Geopark
- Sesia Val Grande UNESCO Global Geopark
- Tuscan Mining Park UNESCO Global Geopark
- Aso UNESCO Global Geopark
- Hakusan Tedorigawa UNESCO Global Geopark
- Itoigawa UNESCO Global Geopark
- Izu Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark
- Mt. Apoi UNESCO Global Geopark
- Muroto UNESCO Global Geopark
- Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark
- San'in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark
- Toya - Usu UNESCO Global Geopark
- Unzen Volcanic Area UNESCO Global Geopark
- De Hondsrug UNESCO Global Geopark
- Schelde Delta UNESCO Global Geopark*
(Belgium and Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Holy Cross Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark
- Land of Extinct Volcanoes UNESCO Global Geopark
- Muskauer Faltenbogen / Łuk Mużakowa UNESCO Global Geopark*
(Germany and Poland)
- Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark
- Cabo de Gata-Níjar UNESCO Global Geopark
- Cabo Ortegal UNESCO Global Geopark
- Calatrava Volcanoes. Ciudad Real UNESCO Global Geopark
- Central Catalonia UNESCO Global Geopark
- Courel Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark
- El Hierro UNESCO Global Geopark
- Granada UNESCO Global Geopark
- Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands UNESCO Global Geopark
- Las Loras UNESCO Global Geopark
- Maestrazgo UNESCO Global Geopark
- Molina-Alto Tajo UNESCO Global Geopark
- Origens UNESCO Global Geopark
- Sierra Norte de Sevilla UNESCO Global Geopark
- Sierras Subbéticas UNESCO Global Geopark
- Sobrarbe-Pirineos UNESCO Global Geopark
- Villuercas Ibores Jara UNESCO Global Geopark
- Kula-Salihli UNESCO Global Geopark (formerly known as Kula Volcanic UGGp, extended and renamed in 2020)
- Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark
- Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark* (formerly Marble Arch Cave; Ireland & United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
- English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
- Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark
- GeoMôn UNESCO Global Geopark
- Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark
- North Pennines AONB UNESCO Global Geopark
- North-West Highlands UNESCO Global Geopark
- Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark
Transnational UNESCO Global Geoparks
Austria & Slovenia
Belgium and Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Schelde Delta UNESCO Global Geopark
Germany & Poland
Hungary & Slovakia
Ireland & United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Regional Geopark Networks
Asian UNESCO Global Geoparks: Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN)
- Contact: apgn.office@gmail.com
European UNESCO Global Geoparks: European Geoparks Network (EGN)
- Contact: egncoordinator@hotmail.com
- Contact: geolacgeoparques@gmail.com
African UNESCO Global Geoparks Network (AUGGN)
- Contact: dgs.rbk@gmail.com
