List of UNESCO Global Geoparks and Regional Networks

A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society, such as using our earth’s resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing natural hazard-related risks. At present, 229 geoparks are found in 50 countries.
Last update:13 June 2025
Map of UNESCO Global Geoparks (2023)
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Full list of UNESCO Global Geoparks

The * indicate transnational geoparks

  • Schelde Delta UNESCO Global Geopark*
    (Belgium and Kingdom of the Netherlands)

  • Kanbula UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Enshi Grand Canyon-Tenglongdong Cave UNESCO Global Geopark  
  • Linxia UNESCO Global Geopark  
  • Longyan UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Mount Changbaishan UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Wugongshan UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Xingyi UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Yunyang UNESCO Global Geopark

  • Biokovo-Imotski Lakes UNESCO Global Geopark
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  • Mt Paektu UNESCO Global Geopark

  • The South Fyn Archipelago UNESCO Global Geopark

  • Napo Sumaco UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Tungurahua Volcano UNESCO Global Geopark

  • Armorique UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Normandie-Maine UNESCO Global Geopark

  • Bükk Region UNESCO Global Geopark

  • MurGEopark UNESCO Global Geopark

  • Schelde Delta UNESCO Global Geopark*
    (Belgium and Kingdom of the Netherlands)

  • Land of Extinct Volcanoes UNESCO Global Geopark

  • (Germany and Poland)

  • Oeste UNESCO Global Geopark

  • North Riyadh UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Salma UNESCO Global Geopark

  • (formerly known as Kula Volcanic UGGp, extended and renamed in 2020)

  • Lang Son UNESCO Global Geopark

Transnational UNESCO Global Geoparks

Austria & Slovenia

Belgium and Kingdom of the Netherlands

  • Schelde Delta UNESCO Global Geopark

Germany & Poland

Hungary & Slovakia

Ireland & United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Regional Geopark Networks