🏔️ UNESCO Global Geopark Sobrarbe-Pyrenees Celebrates European Geoparks Week with Focus on Glacier Conservation

As part of the International Year of Glacier Preservation, the UNESCO Global Geopark Sobrarbe-Pyrenees takes place from May 25 to June 8, 2025, located in the Aragonese Pyrenees of Spain, has launched a comprehensive program to mark European Geoparks Weekcomo. This initiative aims to raise awareness of geological heritage, particularly the importance of glaciers and their preservation in the face of climate change.

The celebration includes:

• Field excursions to glacial valleys and ancient moraines.

• Public lectures on glaciology, the history of the Pyrenean landscape, and human interaction with mountainous environments.

• Educational workshops for students and local communities.

• Training sessions for geotourism guides and local communicators.

These activities are part of a broader cross-border initiative titled "Merci – Emblematic Mountains, International Cultural Resources", co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg VI-A Spain-France-Andorra (Poctefa 2021–2027) program. The project aims to integrate environmental conservation with cultural and educational tourism across the Pyrenees.

🌍 The Role of Geoparks

Geoparks like Sobrarbe-Pyrenees are essential in promoting sustainable development, combining geological research, education, and community engagement. Their efforts during European Geoparks Week spotlight how local actions can contribute to global climate resilience, especially in sensitive alpine and glacial regions.

Source: Cadena SER / UNESCO Global Geoparks Network

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