Caobang Geopark

The lunar July Full moon festival and the traditional custom “Pây Tai-visit wife’s parents” of Tay and Nung people in Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp

One of the significant values of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp is cultural heritage. Tay and Nung people living in Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp posses distinguished custom, which is of cultural identity and really human.

Enhancement of Promoting the image of Cao Bang tourism through networking activities and events of GGN

UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. Their bottom-up approach of combining conservation with sustainable development while involving local communities is becoming increasingly popular. A UNESCO global geoaprk. There are four fundamental features to a UNESCO Global Geopark. These features are an absolute prerequisite for an area to become a UNESCO Global Geopark. (1) Geological heritage of international value; (2) Management: UNESCO Global Geoparks are managed by a body having legal existence recognized under national legislation; (3) Visibility: UNESCO Global Geoparks promote sustainable local economic development mainly through geotourism; (4) Networking: participating, organizing UNESCO global geopark activities.

THE EXPERTS OF UNESCO ARRIVED AT DAK NONG ASPIRING GEOPARK FOR EVALUATION MISSION

From 7th -11th July 2019, the Evaluators of UNESCO arrived at Dak Nong aspring geopark for evaluation mission. As scheduled, the evaluators had a meeting with People’s committee of Dak Nong Province and followed by a 3 day field visit missions.

Field visit The Internernational delegate and GGN in Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark

After the International conference on “Sustainable tourism development through UNESCO global geopark model”, from May 9-10th 2019, the international delegate and GGN paid a field visit to experience Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH GEOPARK MODEL” IN CAO BANG PROVINCE

On May 8th 2019, at the Conference Center People’s committee of Cao Bang province cooperated with UNESCO to organize the International Conference on “Sustainable tourism development through UENSCO global geopark model”.

THE INTERNATIONAL DELEGATE AND GGN PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE LEADER OF PARTY COMMITTEE OF CAO BANG PROVINCE

On May 7th 2019, the International delegate and GGN lead by Mr. Guy Martini, Chairman of UNESCO global geopark council paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Trieu Dinh Le, standing deputy Secretary of Party committee of Cao Bang province.

The meeting of the Steering committee for the development of geopark of Cao Bang in 2019

On April 8th 2019, the Steering committee for the development of the geopark of Cao Bang province, organized the review meeting and launch the activity for 2019. Mrs. Nguyen Bich Ngoc- vice Chairwomen, Mr. Trinh Huu Khang-vice Chairman of People’s committee of Cao Bang province, and representative leaders of departments and districts attended the Meeting. Mr. Hoang Xuan Anh-Chairman of People’s committee of Cao Bang province cum Chairman of the Steering committee chaired the Meeting.

Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp listed in the 50 of the best views on earth

On July 10th 2019 the Insider of the U.S listed Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp as one of the 50 of the best views in the world.

ENHANCING PROMOTION OF NON NUOC CAO BANG UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK IN 2019

Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark (UGGp), founded on 22nd December 2015, includes 9 districts (Ha Quang, Hoa An, Nguyen Binh, Tra Linh, Quang Uyen, Trung Khanh, Ha Lang, Phuc Hoa and Thach An) with a total area of 3,072 km2. The geopark contains 130 unique heritage sites; some of them are ranked by the prestigious scientific magazines to have international significances. Since its establishment, the Management board of Non nuoc Cao Bang has received lots of support from the Party Committee, People’s council, People’s committee, and the Steering committee as well as active cooperation from Departments and districts in the its development process.

ELEVEN SITES AND EXTENSIONS IN ASIA, EUROPE, AND SOUTH AMERICA RECEIVE UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK

On 17 April 2019, UNESCO’s Executive Board today approved the designation of eight new sites demonstrating the diversity of the planet’s geology as new Geoparks. The Executive Board also approved the extension of three existing Geoparks. With this year’s additions, the number of sites in the Global UNESCO Geoparks Network is brought to 147 in 41 countries.

New UNESCO Global Geoparks Candidatures

On Thursday 21st of February 2019 the 4th open session of the International Geosciences and Geoparks Programme took place in Paris.

SUMMING-UP MEETING OF 2018 AND DEVELOPING ACTIVITY PLAN 2019 OF THE GEOPARK TASK FORCE OF VIET NAM

On January 18th 2019, the Geopark Technical task force organized the Summing-up meeting of 2018 and discussing the Acitivity plan 2019.

 

MEETING ON PROGRESS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS OF NON NUOC CAO BANG, CAO BANG AND DONG VAN KARST PLATEAU, HA GIANG

On January 17th 2019, the Management boards of Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark and Dong Van Karst plateau met with the Institue of Geology and Mineral resources, and Mr. Guy Martini-Senior consultant and Chairperson of UNESCO global council to evaluate the progress and develop the plan for the development of the geopark in 2019.

NETWORKING ENHANCEMENT BETWEEN NON NUOC CAO BANG UGGp (VIET NAM) AND LES MAUNRES ASPIRING GEOPARK (FRANCE)

From 24th-27th January 2019, the deleation of Les Maures Aspiring Geopark (France), paid a study tour visit to Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark to learn about the development and management of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp.

The International Conference: UNESCO Global Geoparks, tools for sustainable tourism development

UNESCO global geopark mountain day 2018

The Global Geoparks Network, the international organization of the 140 UNESCO Global Geoparks celebrate the International Mountain day 2018 and asks all Geopark authorities, partners and stakeholders to join the campaign and promote the role of Mountains for our planet and our communities.

UNESCO global geopark video promotion production team in Cao Bang

From 17th -19th of november 2018, the video shooting team of UNESCO led by Prof. Min Huh, Director of geological preservation and research center- Chonnam National University, Director of Modungsan UGGp and MBC television conducted field survey and shot promotional video of Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp.

Survey on direction panel positioning for heritage site in Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark

From November 2nd -4th 2018, the Management board of Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark conducted survey to position the heritage direction panel in the geopark territory.

Comprehensive review mineral exploitation mines in Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark

On December 17th 2018, Department of Environment and Natural resources organized a meeting to collect feedbacks from related departments on the reviewed mineral exploitation mines in Non nuoc Cao Bang UGGp. Representative leaders of departments and people’s committee of Tra Linh, Trung Khanh, Ha Lang, Quang Uyen, Phuc Hoa, Hoa An, Ha Quang attended the meeting; Mr. Nguyen Trung Thao, Vice Chairman of People’s committee of Cao Bang province chaired the meeting.