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World Tour of Correspondents - International Day of Caves and Karst Reliefs: Natural Curiosities Protected but Also Threatened

Small journey to the centre of the earth now. Finally, at least under the surface of the globe, because this Sunday marks the very first International Day of Caves and Karst reliefs – areas where water slowly dissolves soluble rocks – proclaimed by UNESCO. The aim is to make these often spectacular underground worlds better known, but also essential to our societies. Because caves are not only natural curiosities, they can shelter our water rese…

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The main ceremony of UNESCO's International Day of Caves and Karst took place on Friday in Postojna Cave, where the President of the Republic, Nataša Pirc Musar, emphasized that this is a historic moment for the global community that explores, understands and protects the karst world.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Small journey to the centre of the earth now. Finally, at least under the surface of the globe, because this Sunday marks the very first International Day of Caves and Karst reliefs – areas where water slowly dissolves soluble rocks – proclaimed by UNESCO. The aim is to make these often spectacular underground worlds better known, but also essential to our societies. Because caves are not only natural curiosities, they can shelter our water rese…

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Cover photo by Antonio Danieli On 13 September marks the first UNESCO International Day of Caves and Carsism. From the cavities of Matanzas, the case of Bellamar recalls the value of shared research, documentation and protection of groundwater. UNESCO International Day of Caves and Carsism On 13 September 2026 [...] L'articolo UNESCO International Day of Caves and Carsism: Bellamar, Cuba, and a speleological collaboration that looks at protectio…

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UNESCO's International Day of Caves and Karst, which is being celebrated for the first time today, is intended to raise awareness of the importance of the karst world, its research and protection. The first world celebration is hosted by Slovenia, which has a long tradition of cave and karst research and an important place in world karstology. The main ceremony took place on Saturday in Postojna Cave.

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Radio France Internationale broke the news in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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