INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- A huge geopark in the city of Bahabad, the central province of Yazd, is planned to be engraved on the national heritage list, the
provincial tourist chief has said.The national registration of the geopark can present this traveler attraction to tourists in addition to
aid tourist development in the region, Ahmad Akhundi explained on Wednesday.The tourism authorities also prepare to prepare the geopark for
worldwide registration on the UNESCO World Heritage list within 3 years, the main added.A geopark is a unified location that advances the
defense and use of geological heritage in a sustainable method and promotes the financial well-being of individuals who live there
A UNESCO definition of the international geopark is a unified area with a geological heritage of global significance
Geoparks use that heritage to promote awareness of essential concerns facing society in the context of our vibrant planet.Experts think that
the majority of geoparks assist promote awareness of geological threats, including volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, and lots of
assistance prepare disaster mitigation methods with regional communities
Geoparks embody records of previous climate changes and are indicators of existing climate modifications as well.ABU/ AM
