It's time to "galvanize potential of geological sciences" - UNESCO DG
The UNESCO Director-General, Ms Audrey Azoulay, has released a special statement for Geodiversity Day, calling on the international...
INTERNATIONAL
GEODIVERSITY DAY
OCTOBER 6
International Geodiversity Day is a worldwide celebration, bringing people together on October 6 each year, to promote the many aspects of geodiversity. International Geodiversity Day was proclaimed by UNESCO at the 41st General Conference in 2021.
what is geodiversity?
Geodiversity is all around you. It is all the parts of nature that aren't alive; including everything from minerals and fossils, to soils and spectacular landscapes.
GEODIVERSITY AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Geodiversity impacts many areas of society. As such use and understanding of geodiversity is essential to the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more below:
Find an event
On October 6th there will be events happening all around the world. Find one near you.
SUPPORTERS
International Geodiversity Day is supported by many organisations around the world.
