Unesco Earth Sciences and Geoparks

High in the Estrela mountains, a humble grain shapes tradition. 🌾🔥
�In the tiny village of Videmonte, Portugal, artisan baker Manuel Proença keeps an ancient rhythm alive. Using his mother’s sourdough recipe and baking in a 12m² stone oven, he transforms local rye—threshed and milled by hand—into loaves steeped in tradition.

Part of , a UNESCO International Geoscience Programme project, Vim do Monte is more than a bakery—it’s a living expression of how geology, culture, and community shape sustainable food. 🥖💚

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© Estrela UNESCO Global Geopark

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“The terrain has taught me patience.” 🕰️

Meet Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Eisa, whose deep knowledge and lived experience helped shape the newly designated North Riyadh UNESCO Global Geopark in Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇦🪨

In this striking desert landscape—where Tabletop Mountains meet ancient coral reefs—Abdullah’s story weaves geology, identity, and memory into one. His voice reminds us that true conservation begins with community. 🤝🌄

�🔗 Read the full story: https://shorturl.at/soCZt

📸 © North Riyadh UNESCO Global Geopark

🌍❄️ Today marks the launch of the UN Decade of Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034) — a global call to better understand and protect Earth’s frozen regions.

To mark the moment, we’re spotlighting Dr Adina Racoviteanu, a glaciologist whose UNESCO-supported work in the Himalayas bridges science and community action. From documenting sacred mountain glaciers to training young researchers and mapping flood risks, her International Geoscience Programme project shows what’s possible when traditional knowledge and climate science come together.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/glaciers-edge-supporting-communities-facing-changing-landscape

📣 UNESCO is excited to announce the SOILSCAPE Open Call: Apply now!

🇪🇺 SoilScape Project has launched its open call, a unique opportunity for artists, researchers and practitioners working in the fields of and art to increase and raise awareness of and engagement with preservation. 🌱

Join us to reimagine our relationship with soil through arts, arts-based and creative approaches! 🎨

📅 Deadline: 30 September 2025
➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3f83s22v


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This , discover how geology shapes what’s on your plate. 🦪🌍

At the Flaggy Shore in Ireland’s Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, oysters grow in pristine bays fed by underground streams flowing through ancient limestone. 🌊 These hidden waters carry minerals and nutrients that give the oysters their unique flavour — a direct link between the geological landscape and local food.

Conor Graham and Mark Commins harvest, purify, and serve these oysters with care, combining sustainable practices with rich geological storytelling in their Oyster Experience. 🍽️

This initiative is a partner of the GEOfood movement, under the International Geoscience Programme (IGCP). Find out more, read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/mvedkhed

📸 Photos 1, 5, 6, 7 © Flaggy Shore Oysters | Photos 2, 3, 4 © Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark

"Our vision is to make the local community proud of the area they live in." 🌍
—Espen Braastein, The Fjord Coast UNESCO Global Geopark, Norway

On 2 June, UNESCO welcomed 16 new UNESCO Global Geoparks at a landmark event in Paris. Each site introduced their unique landscapes and shared hopes for the future as part of this inspiring global network.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/growing-network-16-new-unesco-global-geoparks-welcomed-unesco-headquarters



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