The recognition was announced at the 11th International Conference of the Global Geoparks Network (GGN), hosted by Kutralkura UNESCO Global Geopark in Chile and running through September 15.
The conference brought together around 1,000 delegates, including representatives of UNESCO Global Geoparks, aspiring geoparks, scientists, policymakers, and managers.
The 11th International Conference of the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) is held in Chile (Photo by the organising board)
It served as a forum to exchange experiences, share effective models for developing geoparks under UNESCO criteria, and reaffirm GGN’s role in linking heritage preservation with sustainable development.
At the event, representatives of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark presented on preserving traditional craft villages linked with sustainable tourism and safeguarding minority languages, drawing strong interest from international delegates.
The Geopark also introduced a cultural space highlighting its geological, cultural, and historical heritage, natural landscapes, tourism routes, and traditional crafts, promoting Cao Bang’s rich identity and fostering opportunities for cooperation and experience-sharing in geopark management.
Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark (Photo by Phan Quoc)
Non Nuoc Cao Bang is among only five geoparks worldwide to receive this prestigious award.
This award not only affirms the status and reputation of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark within UNESCO’s global network but also recognises Cao Bang’s sustained efforts in heritage preservation linked with sustainable tourism.
It further provides momentum for the province to integrate conservation with socio-economic development, positioning Non Nuoc Cao Bang as a standout destination on the international tourism map.
Covering over 3,000 square kilometres, nearly half of Cao Bang Province, the park is a vivid testament to more than 500 million years of geological evolution. It is renowned not only for fossils, marine sediments, volcanic rocks, and majestic landscapes but also for its rich cultural and historical value.
