International Association for the Conservation of Geological Heritage

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

The International Association for the Conservation of Geological Heritage (ProGeo) is pleased to announce the official launch of its newest national chapter: ProGeo-México. This pioneering initiative marks a significant advancement in efforts to protect, study, and promote the rich and vast geological heritage of Mexico. ProGeo-México is being established with the core mission of creating an interdisciplinary and modern vision for the Earth Sciences within the country, aligni

ProGEO members are invited to contribute to the upcoming EGU General Assembly 2026 , which will take place 3–8 May 2026 in Vienna and online . Two sessions of particular interest to the geoheritage community are highlighted below. 1. GM 4.2 – Geodiversity and Geoheritage at Risk: How to identify, evaluate and manage threats   Conveners: L. Kubalíková, A. Ferrando, L. Dunlop, A. Najwer, I. M. Bollati 2. ITS3.4 / GM3 – Mythogenic Landscapes: From Geodiversity through Geomytholo