UNESCO recognizes one more global geopark in Viet Nam

12:14 | 04/06/2025 Culture Follow Ven.vn on

VGP - Lang Son Geopark in the northern province of the same name was officially recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark at a special certificate presentation ceremony held in Paris on June 2.

Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to UNESCO, said the recognition would open up many new opportunities for sustainable tourism development in the locality.

Lang Son province can now engage more deeply with the global network of UNESCO Global Geoparks, fostering cooperation and exchange of experience in managing, preserving, and promoting the values of humanity's natural heritage, serving for sustainable development.

Lang Son Geopark, with its unique, representative, and outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and natural landscapes, will be a valuable addition to the UNESCO Global Geoparks.


Lang Son Geopark

Lang Son Geopark

Established in 2015, the UNESCO Global Geoparks recognize geological heritages of international significance. It comprises a total of 229 global geoparks across 50 countries.

Geoparks play a vital role in serving local communities by combining the conservation of unique geological heritage with raising public awareness and promoting sustainable development.

Lang Son Geopark is the fourth in Viet Nam to be recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark, along with Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark in the northern province of Ha Giang, Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark in the northern province of Cao Bang and Dak Nong Geopark in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong./.

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