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Perspective on Geoparks and Geotourism Based on Case Studies of Geoparks in Japan and China

, 2013
In the twenty-first century, there has been an increase in geopark projects to encourage the sustainable development of regions. At the same time, issues and questions regarding the status and problems posed by geoparks and geotourism, particularly in ...
深見, 聡
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DESIGNATION OF GEOSITES- PROPOSALS FOR GEOPARKS IN GREECE [PDF]

, 2010
During the last three years, the research project: “Geosites, geoparks contribution to sustainable development” aiming at recording and designating geosites and potential geoparks, as a means to sustainable development, funded from the 3rd Community ...
Theodosiou, Ir.
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Proposed geo-educational activities at the Sidi Bouzid geosite, Safi Province, Marrakech-Safi region, Morocco

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
The Sidi Bouzid escarpment is one of the geosites that present high educational and tourism values in the Safi Province, extending for several kilometers along the Atlantic coast southwest of the city of Safi, Safi Province, Marrakech-Safi region ...
Mustapha El Hamidy, Ezzoura Errami, Nir Orion   +2 more
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GLOBAL GEOPARKS NETWORK AND THE NEW UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS PROGRAMME [PDF]

, 2016
The Geopark concept was introduced at late 90’s aiming to protect and promote Earth heritage sites through the sustainable local development of territories containing abiotic nature of significant value.
Zouros, N.
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Geotourism: From Theoretical Definition to Practical Analysis in the Sohodol Gorges Protected Area, Romania

Geographies
The Sohodol Gorges has become a location of interest for tourists seeking ecological experiences and outdoor activities. The main purpose of the present study is to evaluate the attitudes of Romanian tourists toward the development of geotourism in this ...
Amalia Niță, Ionuț-Adrian Drăguleasa, Emilia Constantinescu, Dorina Bonea   +3 more
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Coupling Coordination Degree between the Socioeconomic and Eco-Environmental Benefits of Koktokay Global Geopark in China. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022
Zhu Y, Pang X, Zhou C, He X.
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Structure of Sustainable Management of Geoparks through Multi-Criteria Methods [PDF]

Geoparks, as a modern product of geotourism and territorial management, currently represent a new way of protecting and preserving geoheritage, which is closely related to knowledge and education. They increase general awareness of the value of the Earth
Pavel Hronček, Hrončeková Gregorová, Bohuslava, Mário Molokáč, Javorská, Miriama, Bohuslava Gregorová, Vladimír Čech, Miriama Javorská, Molokáč, Mário, Enikő Kornecká, Čech, Vladimír, Kornecká, Enikő, Hronček, Pavel   +11 more
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Environmental Pollution in Geopark Management: A Systematic Review of the Literary Evidence. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022
Mikhailenko AV, Yashalova NN, Ruban DA.
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Understanding the Determinants of Geologically Responsible Behaviour among Geotourists: A Multi-Destination Analysis

Tourism and Hospitality
This study explores the drivers of geologically responsible behaviour among geotourists in three geoparks in the Greater China region: Danxiashan UNESCO Global Geopark in southern China, Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, and Yehliu Geopark in northern ...
Gloria Rui Gou, Wei Fang, Lewis T. O. Cheung, Lincoln Fok, Alice S. Y. Chow, Ke Zhang   +5 more
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Global geodiversity data for UNESCO Global Geoparks from Global geodiversity components are not equally represented in UNESCO Global Geoparks

Tabular information presenting data on UNESCO Global Geoparks, additional method explanation, and outcome of geodiversity metrics inside and outside of park ...
Arie C. Seijmonsbergen (17800802), Hannes Versteegh (17800805), Emma M. N. Polman (17800799), W. Daniel Kissling (7342822)   +3 more
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