On July 1, Dak Nong province was pleased to receive this announcement from the Department of Earth Sciences and Geohazard Reduction of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Dak Nong Geopark space. (Source: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism)

The decision was adopted by the Global Geopark Council at its 8th Session, within the framework of the 10th Global Geopark Network Conference, taking place in Morocco in 2023.

Professor Nikolas Zorous, Chairman of the Global Geopark Network, will present this Decision to Dak Nong province at the International Conference on the Asia-Pacific Geopark Network, taking place from September 4-11 at the UNESCO Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark, Cao Bang province.

The decision to recognize the title of UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark, period 2024-2027, not only recognizes the efforts, will and determination of the government and people of Dak Nong province in the work of preserving and promoting the overall value of heritage types, but also opens up opportunities to attract resources for sustainable socio-economic development of the locality.