Dak Nong is about to receive the title of UNESCO Global Geopark for the second time.

The ceremony to receive the title of Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark for the second time will be held by Dak Nong province at 7:00 p.m. on December 26, 2024 at the Provincial Convention Center.

As planned, from December 24-26, Dak Nong will organize a series of special events on the occasion of receiving the title of UNESCO Global Geopark for the second time, 2024-2027 period.

The ceremony to receive the title of Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark for the second time in 2024 is an important event, marking the sustainable development of Dak Nong in preserving geological heritage and linking with sustainable development goals. This event also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Global Geopark Network (2004 - 2024), with a strong expansion from the original 25 members to 213 parks in 48 countries and territories by 2024.

Through the ceremony, it helps mobilize resources, attract investment from businesses, economic sectors inside and outside the province to invest in the tourism sector, effectively exploit the potential and advantages of the locality, contributing to the sustainable socio-economic development of Dak Nong province.

C8 volcanic cave, Krong No district, Dak Nong province – photo by Ngo Minh Phuong.

This is an affirmation and recognition of the efforts and determination of the entire political system and the people of Dak Nong province in building and developing the Global Geopark. At the same time, it honors the scientific, geological, cultural and social values ​​of Dak Nong province, affirming that building and developing the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark is a model of sustainable economic and social development of the province.

Nam Kar volcano, Krong No district, Dak Nong province – photo by Ngo Minh Phuong.

Dak Nong Geopark was recognized by UNESCO as a Global Geopark in July 2020; becoming the third global geopark in Vietnam after Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark in Ha Giang and Cao Bang Non Nuoc Global Geopark.

According to scientists, Dak Nong Geopark covers an area of ​​4,760 square kilometers, including the districts of Krong No, Cu Jut, Dak Mil, Dak Song, Dak G'long and Gia Nghia City; there are about 65 geological and geomorphological heritage sites, including a system of nearly 50 caves with a total length of more than 10,000 meters, volcanic craters, waterfalls...

C1 volcanic crater, Krong No district, Dak Nong province – photo by Ngo Minh Phuong.

This place has long been famous as a rich red land with a tropical forest ecosystem, where the unique values ​​of biodiversity are preserved. This land also preserves many unique cultural, geological, natural features as well as traces of prehistoric human activities.

The history of this land dates back 140 million years ago, when it was part of a vast ocean, with traces found in sedimentary rocks, ammonite fossils, and other fossils. Tectonic movements of the earth's crust caused the area to be uplifted and volcanoes to appear. It was volcanic activity that covered half of the area with layers of basalt lava.

C7 volcanic cave, Krong No district, Dak Nong province – photo by Ton Ngoc Bao.

As part of the poetic and majestic M'Nong plateau, Dak Nong Geopark is a convergence of typical values ​​of geology, geomorphology, archaeology, culture and biodiversity characteristic of the area.

The most special feature in the Dak Nong Geopark area is the cave system in basalt rock, distributed in the Dray Sap-Chu R'Luh area, discovered in 2007...

The re-recognition of the UNESCO Global Geopark of Dak Nong not only affirms the heritage value of the province but also demonstrates the commitment to implementing sustainable development goals. The re-evaluation of the title every four years, conducted by UNESCO experts, is a measure to help the locality ensure international standards and shape development strategies in line with the global context. The UNESCO Global Geopark of Dak Nong is a typical example of effective cooperation between Dak Nong province and UNESCO.

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