© Pham Ngoc Khoa
Phong nam panorama in the Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark, Viet Nam
© Pham Ngoc Khoa
International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme
Preserving our Earth’s resources for future generations
Earth Sciences provide us with invaluable knowledge about our planet, its systems and its 4.6 billion year history. This knowledge is essential for responding to present-day challenges of human society, such as preserving our Earth’s resources for future generations, mitigating the impact of global warming and mitigating the risks of geological hazards. UNESCO is the only United Nations organization with a mandate to support research and capacity in Earth Sciences and the International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme is our flagship.
