Chuño is a traditional freeze-dried potato which plays a significant role in Quechua and Aymara communities of Bolivia and Peru, dating back to before the time of the Inca Empire in the 13th century. Both natural aspects, such as local geology or minerals present in the local soil, and cultural aspects such as legends, traditions or spiritual meanings are being investigated to prepare a new captivating narration.

The Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark International Forum with the theme Sustainable Management of Geoparks: Raising Awareness, Empowering Partners, and the launching of the Bohol Island Geotrails in celebration of World Soil Day. Over 180 individuals from seven countries have registered to participate via Zoom and on-site at the Bellevue Resort, Panglao, Bohol. Organised by team members from the Bohol Island UGGp, Philippines, Karl Din, Jovencia Ganub.

Various school field trips in the Global Geopark Colca y Volcanes de Andagua involving meetings with elders from the local community explaining how to plant local crops took place throughout the year paired with educational excursions to various geosites.

TV-covered celebration of the International Disaster Risk Reduction Day and 4GEON project presentation together with the Commemoration of the 2013 Bohol Earthquake at the Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

The School Scout Troop of the Geopark was fully involved in the Geodiversity Day celebrations.

Celebration of the International Geodiversity Day at The Buzz, Abatan River together with the partners and members of the Geopark Technical Working Group in the morning, and Bohol Culture and Education Summit 2023 in the afternoon together with culture and education advocates and university and high school students and teachers. The International Geodiversity Day was also launched in the said events.

Gender and Development Alignment Meeting and Preparatory Meeting for the celebration of International Geodiversity Day with the UNESCO Philippine National Commission and the Centre for Neighborhood Studies Philippines.

As an expression of social responsibility within the framework of education for responsible behavior in the 4GEON project, school children in Andagua participated in waste recycling arranged by Abraham Caceres Cabana, Global Geopark Colca y Volcanes de Andagua, Peru.

Celebration of World Tourism Day with the students and faculty of the Hospitality Management Department of Mater Dei College in Tubigon, Bohol. Organized by team members from the Bohol Island UGGp, Philippines, Karl Din, Jovencia Ganub.

The 4GEON project was presented at the 29th Colloquium of African geology and in the book of abstracts, authors Martina Paskova, Josef Zelenka, David Zejda, Lubos Gardon, Radek Mikulas.

A rich program full of workshops, field trips and networking activities is awaiting the team of experts from all participating geoparks. Starting with hands-on experience with tourism products and Earth history visual interpretation made by famous paleoartist Zdenek Burian in Dvůr Králové ZOO Safari, a field trip to the Rychory Centre of Environmental Education and Ethics. The next day, followed by a Ceremonial opening at the University of Hradec Kralove presided over by the Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and Management, prof. Josef Hynek and progress presentations from all 4GEON geoparks. Knowledge-sharing, discussion on 4GEON mission and implementation of its activities, hands-on experience, field trips and much more is in store in the following days...

Initial version of GeoPortal for information dissemination, knowledge sharing and as an education support has been launched by geopark Barrandien team members Lubos Gardon and Lubos Gardon Jr.

The contribution with title "4GEON PROJECT AS A TOOL FOR SHARING PLAYFUL GEOSCIENCE KNOWLEDGE" was presented on 8 September 2023 by Martina Pásková in Marrakesh at the 10th International Conference of UNESCO Global Geoparks (held from 4 to 11 September 2023 in the Marrakesh-M’Goun UNESCO Global Geopark) in the section "Sharing of experiences and cooperation between Geoparks", before an earthquake struck Morocco's Marrakesh–Safi region at 22:11 UTC.

Presentations, talks, geobus visits, integration of geopark concepts in science classes, cooperation with universities, museums, empowering the youth.. Great progress in the Philippines!

Intense cooperation with schools in the region, a new geopark club and geopark competetition, etc. Good job reported from Tanzania!

Education, publicity and involvement of various actors in 4GEON project activities reported. And warm greetings from Peru!

Good progress on geoschools and geoeducational material reported, new partnerships, presentations, etc. Greetings from Nicaragua!

A Facebook presentation of Peruvian Colca Geopark & Andagua Volcano Valley aiming Spanish-speaking audience has been turned into the main Facebook presentation of the whole 4GEON project!

Celebration of the University of Bohol – Loon Institute Science and Mathematics Fair 2023, where the Geopark Geologist was invited as a keynote speaker and introduced both Bohol Geopark and 4GEON project. The University is an active partner and supporter of the Geopark.

Geo-educational Tour and Geosite Assessment with students at Holy Name University and Bohol Island State University and Geoscience Training for Science Teachers in Candijay, Bohol. The first two days were dedicated for lectures and practical exercises while a special tour visiting the geosites in the town of Candijay and Alicia was organized on the third day. Participants also visited active quarries of the Bohol Ophiolite Complex.

Sharing of experience on networking and collaboration with other Geoparks specifically the implementation of the 4GEON Project during the Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Let’s Do It Zoom Meeting hosted by the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark.

The environmental team of the Colca and Andagua Volcanoes Global Geopark was created, the picture shows the event with the mayor and the municipality. Reported by Abraham Caceres Cabana.

Promoting Bohol’s Geological Heritage through Geotourism - presentation to 2nd-year Hospitality and Tourism Management students at Holy Name University by team members Karl Din and Jovencia Ganub.

A presentation of the 4GEON project was created on the Pinterest social network with a presentation of the activities of the involved geoparks, their geological and cultural heritage and geological heritage in general. Includes posts by Josef Zelenka, Radek Mikulas and team members from participating geoparks.

Discussions on the proposed Memorandum of Agreement with the DEPED Bohol Division legal officer and program supervisor.

Presentation of Geopark and 4GEON Project by the Bohol team at the Bohol Arts Culture and Heritage Council.