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Geoheritage and Geoparks in Africa and the Middle-East: Challenges and Perspectives

Authors : Ezzoura Errami, Gabi Schneider, Nasser Ennih, Hasina Nirina Randrianaly, Abderrahmane Bendaoud, Abdelmajid Noubhani, Nick Norman, Mamoon Allan, Lopo Vasconcelos, Luis Costa, Mohammed Al-Wosabi, Abdulkarim Al-Subbary, Percy Mabvuto-Ngwira, Gbenga Okunlola, Salisu Lawal Halliru, Lala Andrianaivo, Sophie Siby, Béatrice Ketchemen, Marcelle Gauly, Mohsen Hassine, Fawaz Azki, Tea Juliette, Kmar Lattrache, Monica Omulo, Peter Bobrowsky

Published in: From Geoheritage to Geoparks

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Africa and the Middle East consist of a rich geodiversity, which is regrettably not well known by the public. This is due partly to limited research and studies undertaken in geoheritage and geoconservation in these parts of world, especially those with the intent to explore, inventory and valorize such inherent geodiversity. With the aim to improve this situation, the African Geoparks Network (AGN) was created to increase the awareness of the local population and decision makers regarding the need for sustainable use and management of geoheritage in particular for the benefit of local socio-economic sustainable development targets through the promotion of both geotourism and the creation of unique geoparks.

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Title: Geoheritage and Geoparks in Africa and the Middle-East: Challenges and Perspectives
Authors: Ezzoura Errami
Gabi Schneider
Nasser Ennih
Hasina Nirina Randrianaly
Abderrahmane Bendaoud
Abdelmajid Noubhani
Nick Norman
Mamoon Allan
Lopo Vasconcelos
Luis Costa
Mohammed Al-Wosabi
Abdulkarim Al-Subbary
Percy Mabvuto-Ngwira
Gbenga Okunlola
Salisu Lawal Halliru
Lala Andrianaivo
Sophie Siby
Béatrice Ketchemen
Marcelle Gauly
Mohsen Hassine
Fawaz Azki
Tea Juliette
Kmar Lattrache
Monica Omulo
Peter Bobrowsky
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: From Geoheritage to Geoparks
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-10707-3

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-10708-0

Copyright Year: 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10708-0_1