Director of the UNESCO Office in Iran, Qeshm Global Geopark considered a valuable asset in the Middle East, and the pride of the Iranian people and the local community.
Mahin Gazani, Head of the Science Department of the National Commission of Iranians of UNESCO, referred to the Qeshm Global Geopark as the only geopark registered in the UNESCO International Geoparks Network in the Middle East.
Nicholas Zurrus, Chief of the Global Geopark Network, referred to Qeshm's Global Geopark as a Factor for Supporting Local Communities.
Professor McCeur, UNESCO's Program Director for International Geosciences and Geospatial Affairs, said: Today, there are 17 countries from all over the world on Qeshm Island to take advantage of the valuable experiences of the Global Geopark of Qeshm in the sustainable development of local communities and the conservation of geological heritage.
The deputy of the country's environmental organization and non-executive member of the Qeshm Free Area Organization, considered the global Qeshm geopark registration as a national honor, and expressed hope that this geopark would be used not only in the country but also in the Middle East and Asia as a successful model.
Qeshm Global Geopark Director announced the launch of the first international conference and the specialized workshop on the development of UNESCO World Geoparks in Qeshm Island from the 28th to the 30th of April this year.
