4GEON youth activities in Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark combine sports with geoeducation.

Congratulations to Bohol Wisdom School for winning 1st Place in the Geopark Video Content Creation Contest! Their winning entry, Serenade of Home: Melody of Purpose beautifully captures how every creation holds a story, where nature and human narratives gracefully intertwine. As the serenade of our home hums through Bohol’s landscapes, the melody of our shared purpose echoes just as strongly. Read more

Students from the 4GEON Club explained the project and how they work in the UNESCO Global Geopark Colca and Volcanoes of Andagua.

This year’s theme, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” reminds us that tourism is more than just travel—it’s about building a future where both people and the planet thrive.

In Bohol, the Tourism Day Run gathered 965 runners, proving that fitness and health are at the heart of sustainable living. A healthy body, a healthy community, and a healthy environment go hand in hand.

4GEON Club members from several municipalities of Colca shared activities of their clubs as well and their knowledge of local geosites, nature and culture to the international audience.

Various activities of 4GEON clubs in Colca including drawing, modeling, reciting, etc.

This February, we join the entire nation in celebrating National Arts Month with the theme "Ani ng Sining, Diwa at Damdamin"—a reflection of how the arts nurture the spirit and connect our emotions to the world around us. As a proud UNESCO Global Geopark, Bohol Island is rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage, and this celebration is an opportunity to honor our local artists and their deep connection to the land, sea, and community. The fusion of art and nature has always been a cornerstone of Bohol’s identity, where creativity thrives in every corner—from indigenous crafts to contemporary expressions.

A huge round of applause to all the winners of the Geopark Contest: Five Senses! Your incredible creativity and dedication to capturing the essence of our geosites through sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell have truly impressed us. As a qualifying round to the Geopark Global Network Contests, this achievement is just the beginning of an exciting journey. Your work not only highlights the wonders of our UNESCO Global Geopark but also inspires others to connect deeply with the natural world. 🌏 Thank you for being ambassadors of our heritage and sharing stories that awaken all our senses! Keep making us proud!

The Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark is proud to announce the exceptional winners of the Earth Odyssey Photo Contest, where creativity, passion, and love for nature came alive through stunning photographs 📸. Thank you to all participants for sharing your inspiring perspectives of the Geopark's unique beauty. Your photos not only highlight the importance of conservation but also celebrate Bohol as a UNESCO Global Geopark. This contest serves as a qualifying round for the Geopark Global Network Contests, bringing our local talents to the global stage! 🏆 First Place: Nataniel Luperte, The Alicia Panoramic Park, Alicia Bohol, 🥈 Second Place: Mike Lloyd Jaque, Maribojoc Marine Uplifted Terrace, Maribojoc Bohol, 🥉 Third Place: Riche Ceasar Balijon, Lamanok Point, Anda Bohol. Congratulations to the Winners of the Earth Odyssey Photo Contest!

Congratulations to the winners of the Geopark Stone Stories Contest! We are thrilled to announce the outstanding winners of the Geopark Stone Stories Contest, where creativity and storytelling brought the hidden treasures of the Bohol Island Geopark to life! 💚 🏆 1st Place: John Andrew Viernes, 📖 Paraiso, 🥈 2nd Place: Jecel Taporoc, 📖 Lakbay ng Buhay

🥉 3rd Place: Lenka May Batausa, 📖 Lungsod sa Bungtod nga Matunhay, Ug Matam-is nga Kinampay. Thank you to everyone who shared their incredible stories! Your words not only celebrate the wonders of Bohol but also highlight the importance of preserving our UNESCO Global Geopark for generations to come.

The third 4GEON face-to-face annual meeting of the project team was held in Tanzania, at the Ngorongoro Lengai UNESCO Global Geopark. It was 9 days of intense program, focused on geoscience education development and practical steps in local school engagement, sustainable tourism, and community involvement, and meeting Indigenous group representatives.

Several Interim workshops focused e.g. on 4GEON information systems and the potential of generative AI in geoeducation. The meeting resulted in feedback for Ngorongoro Geopark, fostered multilateral geopark-to-geopark senior-junior experience exchange, deepened cooperation with local geoschools as well as an action plan with tangible tasks and goals. Download

Painting challenges on abiotic, biotic and cultural geopark resources and students participated on writing essays on the topic of Colca y Volcanes de Andagua UGGp. The events were paired with workshops and educational activities.

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... Read more