UNESCO stresses Chile’s contributions to global geoparks movement

Santiago, Chile, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) highlighted Chile's leadership and contribution to the global geoparks network on the 11th conference on the issue, which concludes in the Araucania region.

September 12, 2025
09:39

Experts from 50 countries are participating in the event, hosted by Kultralkura, the only Chilean site included in UNESCO’s list of geological heritage sites.

Antonio de Sousa Abreu, director of UNESCO’s Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences, told Prensa Latina about Chile’s extraordinary conditions to host the meeting due to its geodiversity (volcanoes, mountain ranges, glaciers, and deserts).

De Sousa Abreu also highlighted the willingness of the Kultralkura communities, as well as regional authorities, to link science, culture, and social participation around sustainable development.

Geoparks are unique areas with internationally significant geological heritage that stand out for their scientific, educational, or tourism value and where conservation and development are combined.

At present, there are 232 UNESCO Geoparks sites in 50 countries.

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