Geoheritage and Geoparks: One (Australian) Woman’s Point of View

摘要: Geology and landscape profoundly influence society, civilization cultural diversity on our planet. The subtle relationships between peoples have changed irrevocably since species began its journey in the Ice Age. last 10,000 years been a boom time: we planted crops, domesticated animals built cities; population burgeoned; most places, link to land was lost. Important geological places (geosites) help us rekindle remember place. Our geoheritage, now with added designation of ‘Geoparks’, needs reflect this intimate relationship: by helping people refind their roots learning from early indigenous through experiences answer modern challenges, such as surviving climate change. Geopark concept has brought economic revitalization many rural regions, assisting local communities populations, new tool for geoconservation. In particular, women are being empowered pursue lines work get involved process. Examples Australian, Chinese, European Iranian Geoparks show how Global Network is supporting UNESCO ideals twenty-first century. This trend important because traditionally primary educators children they bring different perspectives understanding geoheritage