April 22, 2024 is the 55th World Earth Day, and the theme of this year's Earth Day is "Planet vs. Plastics". In order to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, publicize Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, guide the whole society to establish the concept of ecological civilization of "respecting nature, conforming to nature, and protecting nature", promote the construction of beautiful Qianshan, and jointly build an earth home where man and nature coexist in harmony, Tianzhushan Global Geopark, Anqing Qianshan Ecological Environment Branch and Qianshan Pailou Central Primary School jointly carried out the 55th "World Earth Day" and the 5th Asia-Pacific Geopark Week Science Popularization Campaign. In the form of museum-school cooperation and joint construction and common benefit, Tianzhushan Geopark will give full play to the social education function of the museum and jointly build a "second classroom" for popular science education.
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From September 8
to 12, 2025, the 11th UNESCO Global Geoparks Conference was held in
Temuco, Chile. Centered around the theme of "Technology-Driven and Digital
Innovation Empowering Sustainable Development of Geoparks," the Tianzhushan
UNESCO Global Geopark delegation was invited to participate. Through thematic
presentations, topic discussions, and multilateral exchanges, the delegation
comprehensively showcased its development achievements and shared its
distinctive conservation experiences.
During the
thematic exchange session, Mr. Cheng Xiaoqing, a geologist of Tianzhushan UGGp,
delivered an in-depth presentation focusing on the protection of
paleontological fossils. He systematically elaborated on Tianzhushan’s
three-dimensional practice system of "conservation prioritization,
scientific research support, and science popularization empowerment." To
strengthen fossil protection efforts, Tianzhushan Geopark has established a
comprehensive safeguarding network combining "human patrols, physical
barriers and technological surveillance," implementing precise management
of key fossil sites. In collaboration with research institutions such as the
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianzhushan Geopark has carried out fossil
excavation and restoration work while simultaneously creating all-element
digital archives. This initiative supports scientific research and innovative
science communication models. By leveraging the distinctive IP of "Rabbit
Yuanyuan," a series of cultural and creative products have been developed.
Additionally, the geopark has established a Geocultural Village to promote the
integration of science education and rural tourism, bringing geological
heritage to life.
Beyond the
thematic presentation, the delegation actively participated in the full session
of the UNESCO Global Geoparks. In strict accordance with the regulations, they
exercised their voting rights and contributed to key discussions, such as the
optimization of geoparks evaluation and revalidation criteria and the
establishment of cross-regional cooperation mechanisms. During the conference,
the delegation also engaged with representatives from geoparks in Greece, South
Korea, Chile, and other countries. They exchanged practical experiences and
fostered international consensus on issues including the advancement of
geological heritage protection technologies, the establishment of transnational
scientific research collaboration models, and innovative approaches to science
outreach.
This trip to
Chile allowed Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark to fully demonstrate its
achievements in the protection and utilization of geological heritage on an
international high-level platform. It not only enhanced the geopark’s global
visibility and influence but also injected strong momentum into its long-term
development through in-depth international exchanges and consensus-building.
