| Geoparks as living laboratories for geoscience education and public engagement
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Geoparks as living laboratories for geoscience education and public engagement
Convener: Nuno Pimentel | Co-conveners: Joana Rodrigues, Hélder Pereira

UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGps) are territories with significant geodiversity, used to promote geoconservation, geoeducation and geotourism. Over 250 UGGPS around the world are engaged in developing different strategies of communication, adapting it to local cultures and realities. This Session aims to bring together the presentation of best practices related to public engagement with geoscience and geoheritage within the framework of UGGPs. Looking at this diversity will contribute to improving our of Geoscience Communication and Outreach skills.