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Introduction
GoGeoparks.com is an online platform based in Canada. It is designed, developed, and maintained to support all local businesses located in any geopark, as well as experts via linking them together or by other means of communication. It makes the concept of geopark an easy-to-get subject to all; helps experts to be seen and invited; assists tourists to enjoy their visits with open-eyes to become responsible visitors. It is definitely a unique roof to all geoparks and geoparkians, to showcase their products and services to the world through a single window.
Networking is a crucial part of any geopark and we see this platform part of that. We dream to see all local GeoPartners can easily find each other, update their services online, and easily interact with and learn from colleagues from other geoparks. We extend our hands to you to realize this dream. The door of this home is open 24/7 to all members of the family of geoparks and we strive and are committed to keeping this home clean, reliable and easy to access for both guests and hosts. So, please do not be shy and contact us today.
All costs of the website including design, publication, test, development, and maintenance is covered by the founders. As of now, we do not have any plan to collect donations, memberships, or sponsorship.
Definitions
Note: The following terms are not official or academic definitions or idioms and apply on the context of GoGeoparks.com platform only.
Geopark: According to the UNESCO website, 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. Their bottom-up approach of combining conservation with sustainable development while involving local communities is becoming increasingly popular. We support this definition and welcome all listed or aspiring geopark regardless of their level or listing. Geopark is a programme of UNESCO since 2015 besides Man & Biosphere and World Heritage Sites programs.
Platform: Website www.gogeoparks.com is an online environment to facilitate the communication among the people involved in geoparks regardless their place, type, or any other preferences. We call this environment a platform or an e-platform.
Member: Any person (individual, corporate entity, state, provincial, etc.) who applies to be shown in this platform and is published.
Membership: Membership starts once a member shares their information with us to be published.
GeoPartner: A GeoPartner or Partner is any entity that is located and registered within the territory of a Geopark. Partners who are verified by their Geopark bureau will be represented on the platform with a special look.
GeoEvent: Any event that is related to the concept of geoparks. We encourage everyone to share their ongoing or upcoming events with us.
GeoExpert: An individual consultant, skilled person, or specialist who dedicated their time and expertise in or with a geopark for a minimum of three years, has taken a significant action for geoparks, or possesses an outstanding relevant experience. Another GeoExpert should sponsor a new applicant. Geologists, conservationists, planners, signage contractors, artists, and educators are some samples. We do not rank the approved experts.
GeoMap: Any kind of visual printed or digital drawing that helps to understand a geopark. We are looking for simple, fun, and cute maps that are scientifically correct to publish.
GeoProduct: GeoProducts are any tangible and purchasable material or service that is produced in the territory of a geopark and follows and aims to promote the values of that geopark. Products may also help visitors to memorize their experience. We persuade all business owners or geopark authorities to share product specs (images, videos, texts, etc.) with us to be presented to the world under section GeoPartners of this website.
Sponsor/donor: Any person who donates funds or facilities to the project. We do not have a plan to collect donations presently.
Membership
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Membership means to be visible on this platform to the public without any limitation. Members can be an individual, corporate entity, state, or any other types of identity.
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Membership in this platform is voluntary and will be ended by the request of the member. It is open to all geoparks and people who are involved in a geopark.
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Membership is Free of Charge for all approved members, including individuals, corporate entities, institutes, administrators, etc. The status is subject to change, but members would be informed in advance.
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Membership of GeoExperts is and will remain Free of Charge forever. They will be listed under the section of the Geo-Experts directory with any description that they like. An Expert means any skilled and effective person who is or was giving a professional service to a geopark. Researchers, geoscientists, salespersons, suppliers, consultants, designers, managers, staff, supervisors, policy-writers, etc., who dedicated at least three years of their professional life to a geopark, are some examples. The level or the field of education is not an issue compared with pragmatic experience. A reference might be required.
Scope
All geopark authorities, local businesses, services, and suppliers/experts, located in the territory of a UNESCO Global Geopark, a National Geopark, a Transnational Geopark or an Aspiring Geoparks are invited to be registered.
Benefits of listing
You will be seen in a single platform specially designed for the Partners and Experts that are working within the geoparks. We work hard to promote the platform in international events, and professional media.
How to apply
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What to submit
Share any pieces of the following information after you are admitted to the platform. Your information is not necessarily a perfect pack; we can help you to improve it. It is the sole responsibility of the sender to check the ownership, rights, courtesy, and credit of all submitted materials. We solely publish what you shared with us. Please do not share any info that you don’t wish to be visible with others. Never send us any physical material or originals.
Geoparks: Formal full name, slogan (shown as your title), short description, full description, 3-4 photos, logo, head-quarter’s address (and Lat/Lon), phone, email, website, instagram, youtube, facebook, twitter, etc.
GeoPartners: Name of the business, type of business (i.e. restaurant, tour guide, guesthouse, etc.), type of the ownership (private, corporte entities, state, provincial, non-profit, etc.), a short description, a full description, 3 to 4 photos, location address (Lat/Lon is welcomed), phone number/s, associated geopark, twitter, facebook, website, instagram, youtube, email address, etc.
GeoExperts: Name, last name, description, one photo, e-mail, linkedin, phone, associated geopark or geoparks (your thumbnail will be visible on that given geoparks), twitter, facebook, website, instagram, youtube, etc.
Privacy
Your privacy matters. www.gogeoparks.com is a registered web domain in Canada and follows the legislation and regulations of Canada. Please never submit any sensitive or confidential information to us, regardless of its ownership. Please let us know immediately if this has happened by chance, if you changed your mind for any reason, if you noticed that later on, or if your parties or partners request you. We do not collect and save your IP address records. However, analytical collectors like Google may do so, which is not under our control. We reserve the right to revise or delete any improper contents from the pages on our own interpretation.
Founders
The project was established in 2019 and owned by Maziar (Qaseminejad) Adab from Canada, and Satoko Hara from Japan. Maziar worked for Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark as an associate consultant for Master Planning and Architectural Design services between 2005 and 2018. Satoko is an internationally experienced professional who has worked in the fields of Tourism and Infrastructure for over 25 years. She has been working in many developing countries in Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia. For more click.
Language
The language of the platform is English, however some GeoPartners or GeoExperts may provide some parts of their information in other languages.
Termination
We strive to keep the platform vibrant and refreshed forever with the help of our invaluable members, visitors, and readers. Meanwhile, we reservce the right to terminate this project for any reasons without notice. So, please keep the original materials with yourself. Members can ask to be revoked anytime for any reason.
Update of Terms & Conditions
Version: 2025-11-16