International Association for the Conservation of Geological Heritage

UNESCO has recently emphasized the global importance of karst landscapes, pointing to Mexico as a key example of how karst regions can support sustainable development when properly managed. The country hosts extensive karst areas of outstanding geological, ecological, and cultural value, including some of the largest cave systems in the world. The renewed international focus on karst follows the proclamation of the International Day of Caves and Karst (13 September) , which a

In a historic move, local authorities and civil society have secured Punta Ballena’s protection as a natural monument in Uruguay. The decision follows a massive citizen mobilization that halted a residential development threatening the site’s unique rocky cliffs and geological features. Over 34,000 signatures and coordinated action by residents, scientists, and local leaders ensured the site’s geological heritage was preserved. This victory highlights the power of community e

The new ProGEO News 2025 n. 2 document  highlights key priorities and challenges for geoconservation in a rapidly changing world. It presents updated approaches to the protection, management, and sustainable promotion of geoheritage , with strong emphasis on integration into territorial planning and policy frameworks. The document showcases best practices and case studies  from different regions, illustrating how geoconservation can support education, geotourism, and local de