GGN Working Groups

Working Groups may be authorised by the Executive Board to implement programmes and activitys, and to serve as a channel of communication between members of the GGN with similar scientific and professional interests”.

• GGN Working Group on Geo-Hazards
• GGN Working Group on Volcanic Areas
• GGN Working Group on Geological Heritage Assessment
• GGN Working group on Tourism
• GGN Working group on Education
• GGN Working group on Sustainable Development Goals

GGN Working group on Island Geoparks

The newly established Island Geoparks Working Group is an exchange platform for UNESCO Global Geoparks which include in their territories at least one whole island. A unique geographic environment, such as a remote island, affects various fields of the geopark’s activities and management issues. There are also many challenges that the island areas face due to their location, e.g. raising a united sense of awareness among local inhabitants, promotion of geotourism, attracting visitors from overseas as well as facilitating exchange of the local residents, especially children, with communities from other regions.
Members:
Langkawi Island UGGp (Malaysia), Jeju Island UGGp (South Korea), Oki Islands UGGp (Japan), Qeshm Island UGGp(Iran), Lesvos Island UGGp (Greece), Shetlands UGGp (UK), Azores UGGp (Portugal), Lanzarote  and Chinijo Islands UGGp (Spain).