EXPERIENCE OF NOMINATION OF GEOLOGICAL PARKS INTO THE UNESCO GLOBAL NETWORK
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-7189-2019-2-80-93
Abstract
The paper analyzes typical problems of nomination into the UNESCO global geoparks’ network on the example of the protected area of the Belogradchik Rocks in Bulgaria. The territory received the highest scores in terms of geological diversity. External experts of UNESCO confirmed uniqueness of the territory as having no analogy in the global network of geoparks. Nevertheless the project was dismissed on the basis of management criteria such as elaboration of detailed master-plan of governance of the territory, including marketing and financial strategies, branding of local products, specialized educational programs, trip guides on six official UN languages, etc. The main obstacle was a requirement for territory to function as an actual destination of international geotourism at least one year prior to the nomination procedure. In our view, such conditions should be weakened at least for countries with transition economy where many interior regions experienced marginalization and depopulation.
About the Authors
N. N. Kalutskova
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
D. S. Sinnyovsky
University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
N. M. Dronin
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
D. Kh. Sinnyovska
University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
E. A. Sheremet
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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