Cao Bang Geopark

The partner network of the Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark learns from experience in community-based tourism development in the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark (Ha Giang)

In order to develop sustainable and equitable community-based tourism in the Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark territory, from April 24-27, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp organized an experience learning trip to learn about experience in the implementation of tourism activities, sharing benefits in the community associated with environmental protection at partner establishments of Dong Van Karst Plateau UGGp (Ha Giang province).

Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp and Dong Van Karst Plateau UGGp cooperated to conduct a field survey to open a new experience route connecting the two geoparks

From April 19th to April 25th, 2022, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp and Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark (Ha Giang) conducted a field survey at heritage sites on the way from Meo Vac town, Lung Pu, Khau Vai, Niem Tong (in Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province) to Tong Ac hamlet, Ly Bon commune (in Bao Lam district, Cao Bang province), Bao Lac town, and the communes of Xuan Truong, Hong An, Kim Cuc (in Bao Lac district, Cao Bang province) to connect the North route of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp named “Experience History and Freedom” in Ha Quang district.

Workshop on start-up orientation on sustainable tourism development in the Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp territory for the youth

On April 20th, 2022, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp collaborated with Cao Bang Provincial Youth Union to organize a workshop on start-up orientation on sustainable tourism development in the Cao Bang UGGp territory for the youth.

The Global Geoparks Network welcomed 8 new members

On April 21th, 2022, the Global Geoparks Network in collaboration with UNESCO Earth Sciences and Geo-Hazard Risk Reduction Section organized a live Welcome digital event for the 8 new UNESCO Global Geoparks.

The Management Board Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp conducted a field survey to implement the piloted environmentally friendly agriculture for sustainable tourism

On April 7th, 2022, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp conducted a filed survey and met with the villagers of Hang Thoang hamlet, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district on developing environmentally friendly agriculture for environmental protection and sustainable tourism development in the Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp territory.

The Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp participated in a digital meeting on sharing experience with some geoparks in Vietnam

On April 5th, 2022, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp attended an online exchange among Dong Van Karst Plateau UGGp, Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp and Lang Son geopark with the purpose of sharing experience in developing Geopark; exchange issues of the cooperation agreement on joining activities of the Vietnam Geoparks Network.

THE PRESERVATION OF THE TRADTIONAL PAPER MAKING CRAFT IN DIA TREN HAMET

On March 31st, 2022, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark in collaboration with the People's Committee of Quang Hoa district, and Phuc Sen commune met with villagers of Dia Tren hamlet, Phuc Sen commune, Quang Hoa district on the preservation and promotion of the traditional paper-making craft and local livelihoods improvement.

THE  “GEOPARK AMBASSADOR CLUB” OF QUANG TRUNG HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES THE “GREEN SUNDAY” MOVEMENT

On March 20th, 2022, the “Geopark ambassador” of Dam Quang Trung high school, Ha Quang district collaborated with the school’s Youth Union to organize the first national “Green Sunday” movement of the year 2022.

DIGITAL MEETING OF VIETNAM GEOPARK NETWORK

On March 11th, 2022, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark participated in the online meeting of the Vietnam Geopark Network (VGN) to review the activities of UNESCO Global Geoparks in Vietnam in 2021, and discuss the task implementation in 2022.

BASELINE SURVEY OF GEO-SITES IN BAO LAC AND BAO LAM DISTRICTS SERVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROUTE CONNECTING NON NUOC CAO BANG UGGP AND DONG VAN KART PLATEAU UGGP

From March 3rd to March 9th, 2022, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark conducted a preliminary field survey of geo-sites which are potential stops on the experience route connecting Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp and Dong Van Karst Plateau in the districts of Bao Lac and Bao Lam.

GEOPARK COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES IN CAO BANG HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED

     On January 10th, 2022, the “Geopark Ambassador club” and Youth Union of Cao Bang High school for the Gifted cooperated to organize a geopark promotion session to students of the school.

PARTICIPATORY PLANNING FOR THE ACTIVITY PLAN OF 2022 OF GEOPARK PARTNERS

On December 30th, 2021, the Management Board of Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark held a workshop with Geopark partners to review the activities of Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark’s partner network in 2021, discuss, and provide inputs for the Activity plan of 2022.

NON NUOC CAO BANG GEOPARK PARTICIPATED THE DIGITAL 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS

From December 12th to December 16th, 2021, the Digital 9th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks was organized in Jeju Island UGGp (Public of Korea) with the theme “Fun Geopark”, attracting more than 400 participants from 52 countries all around the world.

THE AREA EXTENSION DOSSIER OF NON NUOC CAO BANG GEOPARK WAS ADOPTED

On December 11th 2021, the area extension dossier of Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark was adopted by the UNESCO Global Geopark Council at its 6th session meeting held online from December 8th to December 11th.

SCHOOL CLUBS – THE PLATFORM FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DIFFERENT SKILLS FOR STUDENTS

The activities of school clubs or student associations in Cao Bang province are becoming more and more exciting, facilitating students to showcase their capacities in different aspects. This makes an important contribution to improving the quality of comprehensive education, and at the same time improves the practical quality of Youth union and children’s movement.

Non nuoc Cao Bang celebrates the World Cleanup Day

On the celebration of the World Cleanup Day 2021, on September 18th the Management board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp cooperated with Department of Education and Training, Youth Union of Cao Bang province to carry out clean-up activities, planting trees at schools and geosites.

DIGITAL MEETING OF ASIA PACIFIC GEOPARKS NETWORK COORDINATION COMMITTEE

On December 13th, 2021, the APGN CC held an online meeting to evaluate the network's activities in 2021, share good practices of the geopark members in and future work in the context of prolonged Covid-19 pandemic.

UNESCO Global Geoparks Council Proposes 8 new UNESCO Global Geoparks

UNESCO adopts International Geodiversity Day

Mark it in your calendar. From now on, 6 October will be International Geodiversity Day. This annual celebration of geodiversity was approved on 22 November by 193 member states attending UNESCO’s biennial General Conference in Paris.