From September 7 to 10, the 9th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium was held in Langkawi Global Geopark, Malaysia. Qinling Zhongnanshan Global Geopark was invited to attend, joining representatives from 22 countries and regions.
With the theme “Celebrating Network Cooperation in Geotourism: Innovation, Connectivity and Transformation,” the symposium brought together experts and scholars in the global geopark field. The Qinling Zhongnanshan delegation took part in the coordinators’ meeting, thematic sessions and geopark exhibition, exchanging views on geotourism, public education, heritage conservation and sustainable development.
The delegation held sister geopark talks with host Langkawi Global Geopark to discuss future cooperation. It also reached cooperation intentions with Kuala Lumpur City Farm on biodiversity conservation and habitat restoration. In addition, it reported the geopark progress to UNESCO and the Global Geoparks Network Executive Board, making full preparations for its 2027 revaluation. During the promotion session, the delegation gave a presentation, showcasing Xi’an’s practices in geological conservation and ecological development. Through multilingual promotional materials and cultural and creative products, it showed the world Qinling’s ecological beauty and new development.
The participation marked an important step for Qinling Zhongnanshan in integrating into global ecological governance and deepening international cooperation among geoparks, while helping to address the geopark’s shortcomings in international development. Going forward, Qinling Zhongnanshan Global Geopark will continue to strengthen geological heritage protection, comprehensive ecological management, geoscience popularization and innovation, and community integration. It will deepen practical cooperation with geoparks worldwide, further enhance its “golden brand,” and promote Qinling’s ecological protection and regional green, high-quality development to a new level with an international perspective.
