Mourne Gullion Strangford 4-year Business Plan

Welcome to the Implementation and Business Plan for the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. Aligned with the 10-year Masterplan (2020-2030) endorsed by the Newry, Mourne, and Down District Council, this plan lays the groundwork for the geopark’s sustainable development.

The Implementation and Business Plan concentrates on actions and activities spanning the initial four years of the UNESCO Global Geopark, covering the 2020-2024 period. This timeframe, subject to UNESCO validation, marks the journey leading up to the first UNESCO reassessment, acknowledging the potential impact of the 2020/21 global pandemic on assessment timelines.

Outlined within this plan are:

• A spectrum of actions corresponding to the four core themes of the Masterplan.
• Governance, leadership, and management strategies for the UNESCO Global Geopark.
• Council and stakeholder collaboration to sustain engagement and implement the ten-year Masterplan.
• Marketing and promotion strategies for the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark.
• Confirmation of day-to-day operational structures and associated costs for the 2020-2024 period.
• A monitoring and evaluation framework to measure progress against Masterplan objectives.

Primarily serving as a management tool for the Council and stakeholders, this plan aims to facilitate collaboration, communication, and coordination across the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark.