UNESCO Global Geopark

Internationally UNESCO Global Geoparks promote the economic development of Geoparks through sustainable tourism. UNESCO also encourages networking between geoparks to improve collaboration, particularly across borders where it can help peace-building...

At the UNESCO Executive Board Meeting in Paris this month, Newry Mourne and Down’s bid for full UNESCO Global Geopark status for Mourne Gullion Strangford was awarded, recognising this area’s...

Newry, Mourne and Down’s UNESCO Global Geopark bid is within reach. The Global Geopark Council has approved the final submission for the area; for it to be ratified at the...