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The International Network of Geoparks (INoG) is a UNESCO Geoparks programme established in 1998. According to UNESCO, for a Geopark to qualify in the INoG it needs to have:

A management plan designed to foster socio-economic development that's sustainable (most likely to be based on agritourism and geotourism).
Demonstrate methods for conserving and enhancing geological heritage and provide means for teaching geoscientific disciplines and broader environmental issues.
Joint-porposals submitted by public authorities, local communities and private interests acting together, which demonstrate the best practices with respect to Earth heritage conservation and its integration into sustainable development strategies.

As of September 2006, 48 Geoparks are listed by UNESCO, and it's hoped that over 500 Geoparks will eventually attain INoG status.

Participants

Asia (*)

Malaysia (1)
- Langkawi Island (Kedah) Geopark
People's Republic of China (12)
- Lushan GeoPark
- Wudalianchi Geopark
- Mount Song (Songshan) Geopark
- Mount Yuntai (Yuntaishan) Geopark
- Mount Danxia (Danxiashan) Geopark
- Shilin (Stone Forest) Geopark
- Zhangjiajie Sandstone Peak Forest Geopark
- Mount Huang (Huangshan) Geopark
- Yandangshan Geopark
- Taining Geopark
- Hexigten Geopark
- Xingwen Geopark
- Fangshan Geopark
- Leiqiong Geopark
- Funiushan Geopark
- Wangwushan-Daimeishan Geopark
- Jingpohu Geopark
- Taishan Geopark
Iran (1)
- Qeshm Island
Europe (28)
- Austria (2)
  - Kamptal Geopark
  - Nature Park Eisenwurzen
- Bulgaria (1)
  - Iskar-panega Geopark
- Czech Republic (1)
  - Bohemian Paradise Geopark
- France (3)
- Germany (6)
- Greece (2)
  - Petrified Forest of Lesvos
  - Psiloritis Natural Park
- Ireland (1)
  - Copper Coast
- Italy (2)
  - Madonie Natural Park
  - Rocca di Cerere Cultural Park
- Norway (1)
  - Gea-Norvegica
- Portugal (1)
  - Naturtejo Geopark
- Romania (1)
  - Hateg Country Dinosaur Geopark
- Spain (4)
- United Kingdom (5)
  - Marble Arch Caves and Cuilcagh Mountain Park
  - North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  - Abberley and Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  - Lochaber Geopark, Scotland
  - North West Highlands Geopark, Scotland
  - Fforest Fawr in Brecon Beacons, Wales
  - English Riviera
- South America
  - Brazil (2)
    - Araripe Geopark
    - Paleorrota (Rio Grande do Sul) Geopark

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