Program of the scientific and practical training seminar on geoheritage and geoparks, in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, 13.08.2025
Location: Hotel (name) in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul
| August 13 | ||
| Time |
Events |
Speakers, trainers |
| 8:30-9:00
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Registration of participants | |
| 9:00 – 9:30
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Opening of the event: representatives of international organizations | |
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Trainings |
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9:30 – 10:00
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Geoheritage |
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| Geodiversity Centers in Kyrgyzstan | ||
| 10:00 – 11:30
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Geodiversity Centers in Kyrgyzstan | |
| 11:30 – 12:00
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IUGS Geosites Programme – a global scientific approach to raising awareness of geodiversity | Prof. Károly Németh |
| 12:00 -12:30
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From Geodiversity to Geoheritage: New Methods for Assessing Geodiversity and Determining Geosite Locations | Prof. Károly Németh |
| 13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 – 14:30
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Geoparks |
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| About GGN | ||
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Geopark Creation Sequence: What are the Criteria? | Dr. Serdar Aitaç |
| 15:00 – 15:30
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Science-based approaches to geopark development from local to global level | Prof. Károly Németh |
| 15:30 – 16:00
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Master class on drawing up a management plan for a geopark | Airat Galiev |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Prospects for ProGEO cooperation in Central Asia | |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Briefing. Presentation of the Summer School Program | |
| 18:00 | Free program |
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| 20:00 | Dinner | |
Comments on the training topics:
Trainer: Dr. Károly Németh
IUGS Geosites Programme – A Global Scientific Approach to Raising Awareness of Geodiversity
- – This presentation will provide a basic background or current understanding of geodiversity and its relationship with geoheritage,
- – An overview of the process of the First and Second Edition of the IUGS 100 Geological Heritage Book and the lessons we have learned from them and how this provides a good basis for promoting the importance of geodiversity,
- – Some insights will be given into how proposals can be prepared and how Central Asia can be involved in this project.
Trainer: Dr. Károly Németh
From Geodiversity to Geoheritage: New Methods for Assessing Geodiversity and Locating Geosites
- – This lecture will cover historical perspectives on assessing geodiversity from qualitative to quantitative and mixed methods, as well as the use of advanced technologies including GIS, remote sensing and drones.
- The training will also cover the following topics:
- – The role of global and local geodiversity factors and their impact on geosite location.
- – Scale of observation, level of significance.
- – Geozones and geomorphic features.
- – Science-based approaches to developing geoparks from local to global level.
- – Specific regions with geodiversity, such as islands and isolated mountain areas.
- – Intangible geoheritage
- – Geoheritage and geocultural connections.
- – Local aspects of geoheritage, co-development and inclusiveness in geopark design.
- – Geoconservation and its role in sustainable development, the concept of geosystem services
- – Sustainable geotourism
- – Assessing the geological heritage for UGGp beginners, how Central Asia can become a global hotspot for geoparks
Trainer: Dr. Serdar Aitaç
Sequence of establishing a geopark: What are the importance of criteria?
- – The presentation will give a detailed overview of the importance of criteria and guidelines for establishing geoparks,
- – The main mechanisms for managing a geopark,
- – Defining the boundaries of a geopark,
- – The budget of a geopark and its economic sustainability
Trainer: Ayrat Galiev
Master class on drawing up a management plan for a geopark
- – The basic skills for drawing up a management plan for a geopark will be presented,
- – Risks associated with the sustainability of a geopark,
- – The management model and management plan on the example of Yangan-Tau Geopark
