Virtual meeting on discussing the cooperation agreement establishment between Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark (Vietnam) and Leye - Fengshan UNESCO Global Geopark (China)

Monday - 16/05/2022 12:11
On April 29th, the virtual meeting to discuss the cooperation agreement establishment between Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark (Vietnam) and Leye-Fengshan UNESCO Global Geopark (China) took place at the Meeting Hall of Cao Bang Department of Foreign Affairs.
HĐ1 overview
Overview of the meeting

The purpose of establishing the sistership cooperation between the two geoparks is to exchange management experience and expertise, to train staff, to improve the effectiveness of geo-popularization and Geopark development, exchange of initiatives, the most effective models and activities related to creating livelihoods, geopark education and sustainable tourism development. The establishment of a cooperative relationship between the two geoparks will promote friendly cooperation between the two localities.

HĐ2 sep Vinh
Mr. Truong The Vinh, Deputy Director of DoCST, Director of the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp suggested issues/ areas for cooperation
HĐ3 sep Thuy
Mr. Vi Tran Thuy, Deputy Director of the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp shared some noticeable activities implemented in the geopark
HĐ4
The representative of Leye-Fengshan UGGp shared some geopark's noticeable activities  

The representative leader of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, leaders and staff members of the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp and Leye-Fangshan UGGp attended the meeting.
At the meeting, the representatives of the two geoparks introduced an overview of the geoparks and outstanding heritage values, experience in the development of the geoparks in accordance with the criteria of a UNESCO global geopark and their noticeable results, especially, geopark education and sustainable development activities. In addition, the two sides also actively discussed the expected areas for cooperation.
After discussion, the two geoparks came to an agreement on following: (1) enhancing the exchange of experience in the protection and conservation of geological heritage, biodiversity and cultural heritage, especially, exchanging and cooperating in research on heritage protection and conservation, methods, and conservation projects; (2) Enhancing the bilateral cooperation in: geological and scientific knowledge education and popularization, geoscience research and application of achievements, dissemination of geological knowledge, exhibitions on geoparks...joint efforts for the mutual benefits and development of the two geoparks; (3) Enhancing the exchange of staff members between the two geoparks, organizing reciprocal visits between local government leaders, tourism sector, managers, member staffs, tour guides and science lecturers of two sides to learn and exchange experience and good practices from each other, fostering comment investment, applying for funding for national and international projects and enhancing capacity building in geopark management. The two geopark will provide the necessary support for the visits and exchanges; (4) Enhancing the geotourism promotion: Promoting geotourism products, developing, promoting high-quality sustainable tourist attractions for effective international promotion, improving local economic development, and strengthening the UNESCO global geopark label. Additionally, cooperation in geotourism between the two geoparks will foster the involvement of other GGN members in relevant activities and their necessary support in promotion, and exchange activities between the two geoparks; (5) Communication and promotion: the two sides will enhance the mutual communication and promotion in their websites, introducing the sistership geopark.
After this meeting, the two sides will finalise the cooperation agreement and prepare the required procedures and conditions for the signing ceremony at the earliest convenience, setting the foundation for future cooperation between the two geoparks.

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