UNESCO Geopark Festival

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Celebrate The English Riviera UNESCO designated Global Geopark at this years Geopark Festival 25th May to 2nd June, 2019 . A wide range of events will be available to visitors and residents at a number of locations across the bay.
There's a range of events all week that can help you enjoy, explore and experience all of the different aspects of the Geopark.

Further information will become available via http://www.englishrivierageopark.org.uk/events.cfm 

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Situated within the stunning, rolling hills of South Devon, Torbay's geology has created the beautiful coastline of today, which fundamentally links the rich diversity of landscape with wildlife, people and culture.

What is a Geopark..

UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development.

A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection With all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society, such as using our Earth’s resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing the impact of natural disasters.

By raising awareness of the importance of the area’s geological heritage in history and society today, UNESCO Global Geoparks give local people a sense of pride in their region and strengthen their identification with the area.

The creation of innovative local enterprises, new jobs and high quality training courses is stimulated as new sources of revenue are generated through geotourism, while the geological resources of the area are protected.