International Geopark Conference

The GGN holds an International Geoparks Conference every two years. The International Geoparks Conference may propose resolutions arising from its discussions for consideration by the General Assembly. Fully detailed submissions from Global Geoparks to host the conference shall be addressed to the GGN Executive Board.

When a submission has been accepted, the organization and financing of the conference shall, subject to the other provisions, be the responsibility of the host country or countries. However, the GGN Executive Board shall advise on the programme planned for the conference. It is the responsibility of the host country or countries that:

1. suitable facilities are provided for the meeting of the General Assembly; 

2. provision shall be made for the meetings of the GGN Executive Board; 

3. detailed bids to host the conference arrangements shall be submitted to the GGN Executive Board at least two years in advance of the date of the conference. The GGN Executive Board satisfies itself that the proposals are compatible with the statutes of the GGN.

A representative of the Organizing Committee of the next conference is normally invited to attend the meeting of the GGN Executive Board at which the proposals are considered, and the host country shall be asked to invite a member or members of the Executive Board for consultation.

• 1st International Geoparks Conference Beijing 2004 (China)
• 2nd International Geoparks Conference Belfast 2006 (Northern Ireland)
• 3rd International Geoparks Conference Osnabruck – TerraVita Global Geopark 2008 (Germany)
• 4th International Geoparks Conference Langkawi Global Geopark 2010 (Malaysia)
• 5th International Geoparks Conference Shimabara – Unzen Global Geopark 2012 (Japan)
• 6th International UNESCO Conference on Geoparks Saint John – Stonehammer Global Geopark 2014 (Canada)
• 7th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks Torquay – English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark 2016 (UK)
• 8th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks Madonna di Campiglio – Adamello Brenta UNESCO Global Geopark 2018 (Italy)
• 9th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks -  Jeju Island UNESCO Global Geopark 2021 (Republic of Korea)
• 10th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks Marrakesh -  M'Goun  UNESCO Global Geopark 2023 (Morocco)

• 11th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks Kütralkura - UNESCO Global Geoparks  2025 (Chile)