| Event | UNESCO Designates 16 New Global Geoparks |
| Date | April 17, 2025 |
| Total UGGPs | 229 in 50 countries |
| Total Area Covered | ~855,000 km² (equivalent to Namibia) |
| New Geoparks | 16 across 11 countries in Asia, Europe, Middle East, Latin America. |
| India's Status | No UNESCO Global Geoparks as of now. |
| China | Kanbula UGGP: Ancient volcanoes, Yellow River. Yunyang UGGP: Transition from inland sea to terrestrial environment. |
| DPRK | Mt Paektu UGGP: First UGGP in DPRK, volcanic eruptions, glacial erosion. |
| Indonesia | Kebumen UGGP: Ancient rock formations, Karangsambung site. Meratus UGGP: Jurassic geological history, diamond deposits, unique tectonic record. |
| Republic of Korea | Danyang UGGP: 1.9-billion-year-old granite gneiss formations. Gyeongbuk Donghaean UGGP: Deokgu Valley, ancient granitic rocks, hot springs. |
| Italy | MurGEopark UGGP: Stable Adriatic Plate, ancient geological features. |
| Norway | The Fjord Coast UGGP: Fjords, waterfalls, glaciers. |
| Spain | Costa Quebrada UGGP: Tectonic movements over 120 million years. |
| United Kingdom | Arran UGGP: 600-million-year geological history, tectonic plate collisions. |
| Saudi Arabia | North Riyadh UGGP: Tabletop Mountains, cultural landmarks. Salma UGGP: Volcanic and magmatic rocks over 740 million years. |
| Viet Nam | Lang Son UGGP: Limestone peaks, volcanic eruptions, evolving ecosystems. |
| Ecuador | Napo Sumaco UGGP: Sumaco Volcano, Jurassic geological activity. Tungurahua Volcano UGGP: Volcanic and glacial history spanning 417 million years. |
| UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGPs) | Launched in 2015 as part of the International Geosciences and Geoparks Programme (IGGP). Managed by a legally recognized body, reassessed every 4 years, and mandatory membership in the Global Geoparks Network (GGN). |
| Focus Areas | Protection, Education, Sustainable Development. |
| Global Geoparks Network (GGN) | Non-profit International Association under UNESCO. Establishes ethical standards, promotes networking, and best practices among Global Geoparks. |
