Director of the UNESCO Office in Iran: Qeshm Global Geopark is a valuable asset in the Middle East. Director of the UNESCO Office in Iran, Qeshm Global Geopark considered a valuable asset in the Middle East, and the pride of the Iranian people and the local community. According to Public Relations and International Affairs of Qeshm Free Area Organization, Esther Kuisch Laroche, at the first international conference, and the Training-Specialized workshop of UNESCO Global Geoparks developement on Qeshm Island, said: The geosites of Qeshm Island are the reflect of the ecological and cultural heritage of Iran and People's proud glory of having a global geopark in Qeshm is evident in participating and creating new jobs, participating in training courses, improving service quality and creating new sources of income.
The observation of the longest lunar eclipse of the century with the presence of a group of enthusiasts and coordination of the Qeshm Island UGGp, in cooperation with the community of tourism offices and participation of the local community of Qeshm Island was held in the Stars Valley Geosite.
Comprehensive training program with the aim of familiarizing the local community with the advantages and opportunities of life on the territory of Geopark Qeshm have planned. Familiarity with the Geopark basic concept is necessary to utilizing the advantage of living in Geopark. This program is being implemented using the expertise of Geopark staff.
The first international meeting and workshop on UNESCO Global Geoparks was held in Qeshm Island during 28th-30th April 2018. The event was attended by senior officials from the Department of Environment, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, and the Industries Ministry among other relevant entities. Foreign participants included Nicolas Surros, chief of the Global Geopark Network, Secretary of UNESCO’s International Geoscience Program Patrick James McKeever and Esther Kuisch Laroche, head of the UNESCO Cluster Office in Tehran. The conference brought together 250 local participants and representatives from over 20 foreign countries.
Director of Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark announced the registration of Qeshm Geopark Trail Running in ITRA ( International Trail Running Association ) with qualifying points to sign up for UTMB ( Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc ) race prior to the second Geopark Marathon in Qeshm Island.
Prof. Roland Oberhansli, Member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council in Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark: Geosite Visiting
Director of Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark announced the joint action of 40 Geopark partners, Rural governors and members of the Islamic Council of Kaani village to clean up the 12 km route to Qeshm Island`s Namakdan Cave Geosite on Friday, March 2nd.
Director of Qeshm Island UNESCO global geopark announced the end of the studies of the specialist team of our geologists from the location of the geosites of the only geopark of the Middle East in Qeshm
2nd Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark Biennial Gathering was held with topics: - Local community active participation on heritage conservation - Role of Geopark in entrepreneurship and Qeshm local economy - Appreciation the efforts of former Qeshm Island UGGp manager (Mr Hamidreza Mohsenpour)
Qeshm GeoParkTrail 2018 is a trail running race in Qeshm Island, Hormozgan province, Iran. The race has been held in the center of the island and among several villages and inside the international Qeshm Geopark. The path goes through significant geological heritage of the island. The race is in two sizes: +30 km and the elevation gain of 450 m+ +60 km and the elevation gain of about 900 m
The International Workshop and Meeting on UNESCO Global Geoparks decided to postpone the event due to some arrangement concerns. The new date (probably the late April) will be announced shortly. Best regards Qeshm Island UGGp
UNESCO International Meetings & Workshop on Geoparks Development, Qeshm island UNESCO Global Geopark, 2018
children's day 2017
On the occasion of the International White Cane Safety Day 2017 (15 Oct.) and the National Children's Week, Glohay-e-Behest training and disability rehabilitation center was visited by Qeshm Island UGG staff and some gifts were donated to students.
World Deaf Day 2017 (24 Sep.) is celebrated at Armaghan Qeshm Exceptional children school. Painting was part of the celebration and students received gifts from Qeshm Island UGG.
