Abstract
The paper analyses the world practice of establishing and operating geoparks; it describes the major trends of geoparks activity; namely, the preservation of geological heritage and other components of natural, historical and cultural heritage of certain territories, education in the field of Earth sciences, promotion of geological heritage objects, and the provision of sustainable development of the regions. The paper also considers the history of the establishment and operation of European and global geopark networks, their role in the protection and promotion of geological heritage as well as in the sustainable development of nature protected territories. Key words: geopark, geological heritage, sustainable development, geotourism, geoeducation, European Geopark Network, Global Geopark Network.
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