This Friday, the first Council of the Unesco World Geopark and Chinijo Archipelago, to which all the municipalities of the Island also belong, has been constituted. Oswaldo Betancort has welcomed the members of the council and conveyed his "sincere congratulations for the work done", showing his absolute willingness “for Lanzarote to be an example of scientific research and new methods of conservation of geological heritage”.
“The project will continue to grow with new lines of financing that provide this body with the necessary resources, not only to revalidate our Geopark seal, but also to continue working jointly and in an integrated manner in its management in accordance with the principles expressed in the operating documents of the Spanish, European and World Networks”, he added.
Thus facing “the common challenge we have to give greater visibility to the professional work that is carried out and promote environmental education, training and the development of scientific activities, with the improvement of the environment and sustainable development policies as primary objectives”, he points out.
"Give greater visibility to the professional work that is carried out and promote environmental education, training and the development of scientific activities"
The Geopark of Lanzarote and Chinijo Archipelago began to be promoted in 2013, and in April 2015 it was granted accreditation as a Geopark within the European Network in Paris, and in September of the same year, at the International Conference held in Japan, when we were named part of the World Network.
For his part, the Councilor for Geopark, Samuel Martín, has highlighted that the declaration of the island as a World Geopark “is the result of the tireless work and dedication of many people, from scientists and conservationists to authorities and citizens committed to the protection and promotion of our environment”.
The Council of the Lanzarote World Geopark will hold periodic meetings in which they will discuss issues of interest to the island, such as "the conservation and restoration of geological heritage, the promotion of scientific research, environmental education, sustainable tourism or international cooperation", concludes the Cabildo.