NCVC - North Riyadh Geopark and Salma Geopark Join UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network

NCVC - North Riyadh Geopark and Salma Geopark Join UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network

PARIS, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UNESCO has officially designated the North Riyadh Geopark and Salma Geopark as part of its (UNESCO) Global Geoparks Network, marking a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia in preserving geoheritage and promoting sustainable development.

PARIS, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially included the North Riyadh Geopark and the Salma Geopark in its Global Geoparks Network, marking an important step for Saudi Arabia in conserving its geological heritage and promoting sustainable development. This recognition was obtained after a rigorous selection process by the United Nations Educational, Scientific …

UNESCO welcomes 16 new Global Geoparks, expanding network to 229 sites

UNESCO has designated 16 new sites as Global Geoparks, recognising their geological heritage of international importance and their role in promoting sustainable tourism, education and local development. The new additions bring the total number of Global Geoparks to 229, now spread across 50 countries. The announcement was made on 17 April, following the official endorsement by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. “UNESCO Global Geoparks are a…

NCVC - North Riyadh Geopark and Salma Geopark join UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network

The recognition follows UNESCO's stringent selection criteria, which emphasize the comprehensive management of geopark

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In a new achievement added to the Kingdom's record of protecting natural heritage and promoting sustainable development, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced today that the Salma Geopark has officially joined the Global Geoparks Network, making it one of the globally recognized sites within a system that preserves geological heritage and activates its role in education, tourism, and environmenta…