The European Geoparks Network (EGN) was established in 2000 by four Geoparks and counts with the support from UNESCO since 2001. Today the network has been expanded to include 49 territories across 18 European countries.
The network members work together to conserve and valorise their geological heritage through the integrated and sustainable development of their territories. Although geology is always the main area of promotion in geoparks, network members adopt a holistic approach to the promotion of the natural and cultural heritage.
The Geoparks are part of the EGN for a period of four years after which membership is reviewed and assessed. This is one of the main internal procedures of the network which helps to keep all Geopark operation, infrastructure and services at a high quality level.
