Global Geoparks Network
The international network uniting geoparks from around the world
UNESCO Global Geoparks Map 2026
241 geoparks across 51 countries worldwide — including M'Goun Geopark, the first geopark in Africa and the Arab world designated by UNESCO in 2014.
Source: Global Geoparks Network (GGN) — Cartography Antonakis E. ©
The Global Geoparks Network (GGN)
The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) is an international non-profit organization that brings together all UNESCO Global Geoparks. Founded in 2004, the GGN preceded the official UNESCO programme and played a decisive role in the creation of the "UNESCO Global Geopark" label in 2015.
The GGN works for international cooperation between geoparks, facilitating exchanges of experiences, sharing of best practices and development of joint projects. It regularly organizes international conferences, training workshops and evaluation visits.
M'Goun Geopark has been an active member of the GGN since its designation in 2014. It participates in international conferences and maintains cooperation partnerships with 19 UNESCO Global Geoparks, particularly in Europe, Asia and Africa.
GGN Missions
International cooperation
Facilitating exchanges of experiences and best practices between geoparks worldwide, thereby strengthening the global geopark community.
Global promotion
Promoting UNESCO Global Geoparks internationally, raising public awareness of the importance of geological heritage.
Research and education
Supporting scientific research and educational programs in member geoparks, fostering the advancement of geosciences.
Capacity building
Organizing training, conferences and workshops to strengthen the skills of geopark managers.
Quality standards
Defining and maintaining high quality standards for member geoparks, ensuring excellence in management and services.
Global network of UNESCO geoparks since 2004
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M'Goun Partnerships
M'Goun Geopark maintains 19 active partnerships with UNESCO geoparks around the world.
View partnershipsGGN Regional Networks
The GGN is organized into regional networks that facilitate cooperation between geoparks in the same geographical area.
European Geoparks Network
First regional geopark network, founded before the UNESCO programme.
Asia Pacific Geoparks Network
Most active network, bringing together geoparks from Asia and the Pacific.
African UNESCO Global Geoparks Network
Emerging network with strong development potential on the African continent.
Latin American Geoparks Network
Developing network for geoparks in Latin America and the Caribbean.
North American Geoparks Network
Network bringing together geoparks from the United States, Canada and Mexico.