The GGN Executive Board in collaboration with UNESCO Earth Science and Geo-hazard Risk Reduction Section decided the organisation of a live WELCOME DIGITAL EVENT for the 15 new UNESCO Global Geoparks and 1 extension:

• Cliffs of Fundy (Canada)
• Discovery (Canada)
• Xiangxi (China)
• Zhangye (China)
• Lauhanvuori-Haemeenkangas (Finland)
• Toba Caldera (Indonesia)
• Hantangang (Republic of Korea)
• Rio Coco (Nicaragua)
• Djerdap (Serbia)
• Granada (Spain)
• Maestrazgo (Spain)
• Estrela (Portugal)
• Yangan Tau (Russian Federation)
• Kula- Salihli (Turkey)  - Extension > 10%
• Black Country (UK)
• Dak Nong (Vietnam)

The Event will be organized jointly by UNESCO and the GGN. The event will start at 15:00 GMT.