09/10/2025
17:00 - 17:30
IDEA Campaign & IUCN ENCA
Pourquoi participer
Attending this event offers a unique opportunity to explore the integration of Key Geoheritage Areas (KGA) with biodiversity conservation, exchange best practices, and connect with international experts. Participants gain insights on protecting geodiversity, linking it to sustainable development, and contributing to global strategies for managing geosites and natural heritage effectively.
Description de la séance
This session will explore the identification and conservation of Key Geoheritage Areas (KGAs)—sites of global geological, cultural, and ecological significance.The talk will outline the scientific, educational, and policy rationale behind KGAs, their role as a complement to Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), and the potential for integrating geodiversity into global conservation strategies. Participants will gain insights into the status of the initiative, its alignment with IUCN’s broader conservation goals, and practical implications for enhancing ecosystem resilience and sustainable management. The session includes discussion on stakeholder engagement, cross-disciplinary approaches, and next steps toward formal recognition and implementation of KGAs.
Organised by
Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Office
Partenaires
Speaker
Identifying Key Geoheritage Areas (KGAs) for safeguarding geoheritage sites of global significance
Identifying Key Geoheritage Areas (KGAs) for safeguarding geoheritage sites of global significance