Date:
27 - 30 September 2016
Event type:
Conference, Field trip, Workshop, Social event, Open day
Venue:
English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
Event status:
EVENT CLOSED
In September 2016, over eight hundred delegates representing the Global Geoparks, senior UNESCO officials, scientists, policy makers and government representatives from all over the globe will gather in Torquay on the English Riviera.
The main conference theme Health and Well Being of communities through Creative and Active Engagement will explore how well-being can be measured beyond the traditional economic indices of GDP.
The Conference
GGN2016 is the 7th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks, under the patronage of UNESCO.
The conference takes place every two years and has previously been staged in China (2004) Northern Ireland (2006) Germany (2008) Malaysia (2010) Japan (2012) and Canada (2014.)
2016 will be the first occasion that the conference takes place in Great Britain. See details of the conference programme and field trip options.
Who should attend?
Anyone with an interest in Science Education, Sustainable Economic Development, Community Engagement and of course the conservation of Earth’s landscapes and Heritage will find the conference both engaging and informative.
Sponsors and exhibitors who want to reach a truly international audience from every corner of the Globe can take part in the GeoFair, or support specific sessions and elements of the conference.
Cost
Standard Rate
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£550
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Student Rate
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£295
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Geofair Exhibition Stand
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£300
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Partner Programme
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£300 |
Register through the GGN2016 website.
Further information
For more information visit the GGN2016 website.