17 Nov 2017

The Annual Global Geoparks Conference of China was held in Fuding on Nov 14 -15. Chaired by Mr. He Qingchen, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences and executive director of National Geoparks Network Center, the meeting was attended by nearly 200 participants, including representatives from more than 30 global geoparks, 2 aspiring geoparks, relevant departments, and famous domestic experts. Shilin representatives attended the meeting, conducted exchanges, shared experience with other geoparks.

Mr. Guan Fengjun, director of the Geological Environment Department of the Ministry of Land and Resources of China, presented conclusions about the management and building system of geoparks, and pointed out the current challenges and solutions for their sustainable development. Mr. Liu Yuan, inspector of geological environment department of Land and Resources Ministry, presented the 2016-2017 work report and made a work plan for 2018.

Field excursions in the Ningde Global Geopark

Field excursions in Chixi Village

The meeting held an award ceremony for the new members of GGN: Arxan and Keketuohai. They respectively introduced the building, development and management of geoparks. Zhijindong, Ningde, Guangwushan, Huanggang Dabieshan conducted exchanges on the management, evaluation and revalidation on geoparks, and new evaluators also shared experience. The next annual meeting will be held in Yandangshan UNESCO Global Geopark.