Rwanda: The Quest for Rwanda's First Geopark

Rwanda: The Quest for Rwanda's First Geopark

The Rwanda National Commission for UNESCO (CNRU) has said that efforts to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status for Northern Rwanda are still at an early stage and will require strong collaboration among stakeholders to build the institutional, technical and community support needed for a successful nomination.

Rwanda nominates North Province as UNESCO Global Geopark

Rwanda has initiated the process of nominating its Northern Province as a UNESCO Global Geopark. A geopark is a designated area containing important rocks, volcanoes, caves, mountains, fossils, or landscapes that are protected and used to support conservation, education, tourism, scientific research, and community development. The country is required to prepare its first UNESCO Global Geopark nomination dossier, providing details and evidence th…