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Join IGCP 726 and Shape the Future of GEOfood in UNESCO Global Geoparks

Are you ready to be part of an international initiative connecting geoheritage, food, and sustainable development?

A new opportunity is now open to join IGCP 726, a UNESCO-supported project under the International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (IGGP). This is your chance to collaborate, innovate, and help shape the future of GEOfood on a global scale.

🚀 Be Part of the Change

GEOfood will lead this exciting project, bringing together geoparks, researchers, and practitioners from around the world.

Together, we will explore how:

  • geological heritage influences food production
  • geodiversity supports ecosystem services
  • local products can drive sustainable development
  • the GEOfood brand can grow as a global model

This is not just a research project—it’s a movement connecting science, communities, and local economies.

🌱 Why Join?

Even though participation is voluntary, the impact is real:

  • 🌐 Expand your international geopark network
  • 🤝 Collaborate with global experts and institutions
  • 📈 Increase visibility for your geopark and local products
  • 🧭 Contribute to a UNESCO-supported initiative
  • 💡 Help shape innovative approaches to sustainable development

🌍 Who Should Apply?

We are looking for motivated partners from:

  • aspiring geoparks
  • geopark projects in development
  • UNESCO Global Geoparks

If you are passionate about GEOfood, sustainability, and local development, this is for you.

✍️ Get Involved

Ready to join?

👉 Apply here:
https://lnkd.in/dCbrB3Yv

🔎 Learn More

Discover the IGCP 726 project:
https://www.unesco.org/en/iggp/igcp-projects/726?hub=67817

See what GEOfood has already achieved:
https://lnkd.in/diQu_D_B

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