UNESCO Global Geoparks
UNESCO Global Geoparks

Author: Yves Girault

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-01-02

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1786304856

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Recently, UNESCO has gradually started to recognize world geoparks ? territorial spaces with a geological heritage of international importance. This classification presents real challenges. Development strategies must align with the recommendations advocated by various non-governmental organizations. It is also necessary to involve the local actors, both in the preparation of application forms and in the implementation of a management plan that is suitable for sustainable global development. Managing the tensions and asymmetries that exist between the different groups of actors (politicians, managers, scientists, representatives of local populations) constitutes another major issue. It is in this context and through various case studies that this book questions the aims of the UNESCO global geoparks ? in terms of heritage inventory and conservation, the participation of local populations, the local development of a territory and its enhancement through heritage interpretation.

Les géoparcs mondiaux UNESCO
Les géoparcs mondiaux UNESCO

Author: Yves Girault

Publisher: ISTE Group

Published: 2019-04-01

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 178405562X

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Depuis vingt ans, on assiste à la reconnaissance progressive des géoparcs mondiaux par l’UNESCO. Ce sont des espaces territoriaux qui présentent un héritage géologique d’importance internationale. Cette classification présente de véritables défis. Des stratégies de développement conformes aux recommandations successives prônées par diverses ONG doivent être mises en place. Il faut aussi impliquer les acteurs locaux tant dans la préparation du dossier de candidature que dans la mise en oeuvre d’un plan de gestion adapté suivant un développement global durable. La gestion des tensions et asymétries qui existent entre les différents groupes d’acteurs (politiques, gestionnaires, scientifiques, représentants des populations locales) constitue également un enjeu majeur. C’est dans ce contexte et à travers des études de cas variées que cet ouvrage interroge les finalités des géoparcs mondiaux UNESCO, en termes d’inventaire et de conservation du patrimoine, de participation des populations locales, de développement local d’un territoire et de sa mise en valeur par l’interprétation du patrimoine.

Geoparks
Geoparks

Author: gestalten

Publisher: Gestalten

Published: 2024-04-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783967040883

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Encompassing 177 sites across 46 countries, UNESCO Geoparks are places with outstanding geology and landscape, where there are strong local efforts to make the most of Earth heritage through interpretation, education, conservation and tourism. Utilizing world-class images, the title will highlight the geoparks' stunning beauty while taking the reader on an entertaining and insightful journey that unravels the mystique behind each site. When did the location become a recognized park? What makes it special? Why is it worth preserving? How might it look 100 years from now when the ravages of climate change and global warming have taken hold? We impart knowledge through fleshed out texts that are both authoritative and digestible for the layman. Fun facts, dos and don'ts, and geotourism guides ensure the content remains agile and engaging throughout, helping lay bare the jaw-dropping scale of each bucket-list destination. From the importance of rocks, minerals and fossils to the study of volcanology, this is a book that sets out to showcase nature in its rawest, most glorious form, doing so in an aesthetically worthy way.

Les géoparcs mondiaux UNESCO au prime de l'hybridation culturelle entre régimes patrimonialisation et médiation muséale
Les géoparcs mondiaux UNESCO au prime de l'hybridation culturelle entre régimes patrimonialisation et médiation muséale

Author: Yi Du

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Les recherches portant sur les programmes patrimoniaux de l'UNESCO ont été nombreuses à critiquer le rôle joué par l'UNESCO dans la globalisation des régimes de patrimonialisation en tant que force homogénéisatrice imposant des pratiques et des valeurs patrimoniales du Nord au reste du monde. À partir de trois angles d'étude, notre analyse de la fabrique et de la mise en place du programme Géoparc mondial UNESCO (UGG) en Chine nous conduit cependant à prendre du recul sur cette critique. Nous montrons en effet que les rapports des Chinois avec le géopatrimoine ont été, sur le plan historique, et sont toujours le fruit d'hybridations culturelles entre d'une part les courants de pensée endogènes (confucianisme, taoïste), et exogènes (bouddhisme, naturalisme occidental) et d'autre part les politiques publiques et les pratiques de tourisme de montagne. L'institutionnalisation des géoparcs internationaux par l'UNESCO et des géoparcs nationaux en Chine constitue également des arènes d'hybridation au sein desquelles se jouent les négociations entre divers fabric-acteurs (i.e. les géologues, les bureaucrates de l'UNESCO et nationaux). Enfin à l'échelle locale on constate, dans la médiation muséale des trois géoparcs chinois que nous avons analysée, une hybridation entre les consignes nationales et internationales à travers divers registres de langages muséaux utilisés qui sont des révélateurs de leur appropriation au programme de l'UGG selon leur propre vision du patrimoine.

Geoparks and Geotourism
Geoparks and Geotourism

Author: Neda Torabi Farsani

Publisher: Universal-Publishers

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1612335519

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This book aims to identify geotourism and geoparks as gateways to socio-cultural, socio-environmental, and socio-economic sustainability in rural areas. At present, geotourism is a new movement helping travelers to increase their knowledge about natural resources, the cultural identities of host communities, and ways of preserving them. The 'emerging tourism' niche of geotourism is still at an early stage of commercial development in most countries, and geoparks as a sustainable development model for protected areas are pioneers in the development of geotourism marketing. The establishment of the European Geoparks Network and the Global Geoparks Network are positive steps toward the preservation and presentation of geo-heritage as a new tourist attraction. Geoparks and Geotourism provides an opportunity for students, professionals, and authorities of geoparks to take advantage of emerging techniques to create new products, facilities, services, technologies, and management practices for geoparks in the future. Consequently, the book is a paradigm for geoparks who want to come under the umbrella of the Global Geoparks Network. The numerous examples provided of geoparks currently attracting travelers may contribute to the creation of innovative strategies for sustainability and geoconservation in rural areas around the world.

The Principles of Geotourism
The Principles of Geotourism

Author: Anze Chen

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-05-07

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 366246697X

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The book introduces tourism earth-science as a new scientific discipline by applying the principles of earth-science in the study of natural and human tourism resources. It involves studying the geo-scientific characteristics of these tourism resources through surveys, evaluation and aesthetic value assessment. It also discusses about the principles behind geopark establishment and management. It is an important publication providing direction for geopark and tourism developments in China. The book is a tool for geological heritage survey, assessment and research. It can also be used to assist planning of geopark, national parks, heritage protection and scientific interpretation. It is a valuable teaching material for teachers and students of geoscience and tourism as well as providing useful guidance for geopark managers and tour guides in their operation. In addition, the book also offers scientific knowledge of the surrounding natural and cultural landscapes to the public and the general visitors.

Geoheritage
Geoheritage

Author: Emmanuel Reynard

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2017-12-05

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 0128095423

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For the last 20 years there has been a growing interest in the geosciences for topics related to geoheritage: geoconservation, geotourism and geoparks. Geoheritage: Assessment, Protection, and Management is the first and only reference book to cover these main topics as well as the relationship of geoheritage to other subjects such as landscapes, conservation, and tourism. The book also includes methodologies for assessment, mapping, and visualisation, along with case studies and colour images of some of the most important global geosites. This book is an essential resource for geoscientists, park and geopark managers, tourism and regional planning managers, as well as university students interested in geoheritage, geosites, geomorphosites, geoconservation, and geotourism. It also includes critical information on UNESCO's Global Geoparks, World Heritage and Biosphere Reserve sites, national parks and protected areas in general, land-use planning and nature conservation policies, and in the general contribution of geodiversity for sustainable development. - Winner of the 2019 AESE Award for Outstanding Publication - Written by a panel of 46 authors from 14 countries in all continents - Based on conceptual, methodological, and applied research carried out by academics and practitioners - Includes 160 colour images and maps of geoheritage sites - Features six case studies from sites in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America