WHAT IS A GEOPARK

A UNESCO Global Geopark is an area with a particularly interesting geological heritage, where a sustainable development strategy is pursued. Inside there must be a certain number of especially important geological sites (geosites) for their scientific quality, rarity, aesthetic or educational relevance: most of them should have geological interest, but they may also represent an archaeological, natural, historical or cultural value. In the geoparks it is possible to gain a greater awareness of the close connection between the man and the geological elements of the area.

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/earth-sciences/global-geoparks/

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/earth-sciences/global-geoparks/some-questions-about-geoparks/what-is-a-global-geopark/

http://www.globalgeopark.org/UploadFiles/2016_2_16/UNESCO%20Global%20Geopark%20Brochure.pdf

In Italy there are 12 Global Geoparks:

- Parco Naturale Rocca di Cerere
- Parco Naturale Regionale delle Madonie
- Parco Naturale Regionale del Beigua
- Parco Geominerario Storico e Ambientale della Sardegna
- Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta
- Parco Nazionale del Cilento and Vallo di Diano
- Parco delle colline metallifere Grossetane  
- Alpi Apuane
- Sesia Val Grande
- Parco del Pollino
- Aspromonte
- Majella