Hvad er en Geopark?
En geopark er et område, der omfatter en særlig geologisk arv og en bæredygtig strategi for udvikling af området.
The purpose of UNESCO Global Geoparks is to tell the story of the creation of the landscape and how nature and the cultural history depends on the geology. It is also a driving force in developing local initiatives and identity through teaching, partnerships with local businesses and supporting sustainable tourism.
The Geopark concept started as an initiative in the early 2000 and was adopted by UNESCO in 2015. Since 2015 many countries have joined the program and today 169 UNESCO Global Geoparks are located in 44 countries, with many more aspiring to join. Explore the current UNESCO Global Geoparks on the map below.
The first UNESCO Global Geopark in Denmark was Geopark Odsherred on Sjælland. Geopark Vestjylland was approved as an UNESCO Global Geopark on April 15th 2021. Geopark Det Sydfynske Øhav on Fyn is currently seeking approval as well.
