Geoscience and geodiversity, two sides of the same coin, deal with very poor social visibility
and recognition. Ensuring the protection of geodiversity is not only in the geoscientists' …

Some natural scenes of films shooting contain landscapes and other elements that are part
of the geological heritage, representing an added value for the growing cultural tourism that …

Relationships between geodiversity and culture are very close and frequent, and they are
reflected in numerous and different areas, situations or levels. The purpose of this chapter is …

This study aims to present the interrelation between gastronomy and creative territories, from
the cultural, economic, and political dimensions of sustainable cultural tourism. This study …

Today, more than ever, it is necessary to adopt an innovative approach to studying and
educating the public about territorial sciences. The complex link connecting Earth and …

A vision for the establishment of a Geopark in Jordan is given in this work, with a subsequent
application to the UNESCO Global Geopark programme. The Dead Sea area and its …

Urban planners and ecologists have long debated the relationship between the structure of
urban landscapes and social activities. There have, however, been very few discussions as …

Geological heritage inventory procedures and templates have been principally emerged
from European countries. Each of these countries has developed its proper method of …

The need of protection of the territory is a priority for the society, which is an integral part of it
(unfortunately, this coincidence is often forgotten): the new environmental issues require the …

The role of geological and geotematic mapping has recently come to the forefront in
spatial/environmental management. This paper aims to present some cases of boundary …