International Association for the Conservation of Geological Heritage

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The Geological Society of America in June 2025 has officially renamed its “History and Philosophy of Geology Division” to History, Philosophy, and Geoheritage (HPG) Division a change adopted by a strong majority of its members. This renaming reflects a strategic expansion of the Division’s mission: from classical history and philosophy of geology, to active promotion of geoheritage: the recognition, conservation and public‑engagement around sites and landscapes of geologica

UNESCO has announced the addition of 16 new areas to its Global Geoparks Network, bringing the total number of geoparks to 229 across 50 countries. These new geoparks feature exceptional geological heritage, including volcanic structures, cliffs, karst landscapes, and paleontological sites. For ProGEO, this is an important development, highlighting the growing global recognition of geoheritage and the need to protect it. The program combines geoconservation with education, hi