Network (GGN)<\/h2>\nA Worldwide Alliance Celebrating Earth Heritage\n
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\n\t\n\tEstablished in 2004 with the support of UNESCO, the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) brings Geoparks from across the world together under one label. It is a collaborative platform where member regions exchange information, management expertise, and innovative ideas to improve the quality of Geoparks worldwide.<\/p>\n
As of April 2026, the network has grown to include 241 areas spread across 51 countries, with an especially strong presence in Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n
While GGN began as an independent organization, in November 2015 the UNESCO General Conference voted to integrate Global Geoparks as an official UNESCO program. Since September 2014, the administrative body of GGN has been incorporated as the Global Geoparks Network Association, an international non-profit organization (NPO) operating under French law.<\/p>\n
Resources and Official Links<\/p>\n
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\nThe Global Geoparks Network (GGN) provides strict application guidelines and a rigorous evaluation system. A key requirement is that a region must already be operating as a fully functional Geopark with a solid organizational structure before it even applies.<\/p>\n
During the evaluation, experts look at several critical areas:<\/p>\n
While these are some of the most important considerations, there are many more detailed requirements for certification. For more information, please visit the website below:<\/p>\n
Each country with a UNESCO Global Geopark must designate a National Committee to oversee Geopark designation and revalidation within their country. In Japan, this role is held by the Japan Geopark Committee (JGC).<\/p>\n
Any area wishing to become a UNESCO Global Geopark must first be certified by JGC as a Japanese National Geopark. Established Japanese National Geoparks can then apply to JGC for nomination. If successful, JGC will submit the nomination to GGN for review and field inspection.<\/p>\n
This multistage process ensures that by the time a region like Itoigawa becomes a UNESCO Global Geopark, it has already been tested and refined at the national level. In a way, the JGC acts like a filter, making sure that only areas which meet the basic requirement for a Geopark are proposed to UNESCO.<\/p>\n
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