Earth Day celebration

“Earth Day brings together millions of people each year who demand action for the protection of our planet. As the climate crisis becomes more and more intense, every year Earth Day becomes even more important. It was established in 1970 ans since then unites millions of people around the world to support the environment, emphasizing that we must take immediate action for its protection”

With the participation of many representatives of Geoparks from 44 countries from all over the world, the online event of the Global Geoparks Network took place yesterday, Wednesday, April 22, 2021, on the occasion of the celebration of the International Mother Earth Day.

The event was dedicated to the welcoming of the 8 new areas that were recognized and joined the Global Geoparks Network on April 21, 2021, including the Gevena-Kozani Geopark from Greece. The new Geoparks strengthen the joint effort towards the protection and promotion of the geological, natural and cultural heritage.

The online event was co-organized by Unesco and the Global Geoparks Network and implemented by the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest.