Geoparks: Exploring New Trends in Geoeducation and Geotourism Perspectives

Dear Colleagues,

Geoparks, situated at the nexus of geology, education, and tourism, represent a distinctive milieu for the examination of Earth's geological heritage while concurrently fostering sustainability through a multifaceted approach. This approach encompasses the conservation of geological and ecological legacies, the cultivation of sustainable tourism practices, community involvement, public education, rigorous scientific inquiry, cultural heritage preservation, and extensive collaboration with diverse stakeholders. These comprehensive endeavors render geoparks exemplars of harmonizing tourism and conservation objectives to ensure enduring sustainability.

This Special Issue assumes paramount significance in the preservation of geological treasures and the advancement of sustainable tourism and innovative education within geoparks. It endeavors to present strategic frameworks for the enduring safeguarding of geological assets, the promotion of sustainable tourism practices, the introduction of pioneering techniques in geoeducation, and the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies, enhancing the overall visitor experience. Moreover, it aspires to stimulate interdisciplinary synergy and the dissemination of knowledge, tackling challenges confronting geoparks and motivating a global audience to cherish and safeguard our geological marvels.

Furthermore, this Special Issue endeavors to address existing gaps in the amalgamation of geoeducation and geotourism within geoparks, the promotion of sustainability in geotourism endeavors, the efficacious application of technology, and the cultivation of worldwide cooperation and knowledge exchange within the sphere of geological heritage conservation and geopark management. The thematic subjects of this Special Issue encompass the following:

Geoeducation Innovations;

Geotourism Sustainability;

Geopark Management and Conservation;

Technological Advancements;

Interdisciplinary Collaborations;

Global Perspectives.

Researchers, practitioners, and educators within the realms of geology, education, and tourism are cordially invited to contribute to this Special Issue, thereby enriching the discourse on geopark administration and augmenting our appreciation for Earth's geological wonders.

Prof. Dr. Hara Drinia
Dr. Paulo Pereira
Guest Editor

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