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Geoheritage and Geoparks in Africa
and the Middle-East: Challenges
and Perspectives
Le géopatrimoine et les géoparcs en Afrique et
au Moyen-Orient: Défis et perspectives
:
Ezzoura Errami, Gabi Schneider, Nasser Ennih, Hasina Nirina Randrianaly,
Abderrahmane Bendaoud, Abdelmajid Noubhani, Nick Norman,
Mamoon Allan, Lopo Vasconcelos, Luis Costa, Mohammed Al-Wosabi,
Abdulkarim Al-Subbary, Percy Mabvuto-Ngwira, Gbenga Okunlola,
Salisu Lawal Halliru, Lala Andrianaivo, Sophie Siby, Béatrice Ketchemen,
Marcelle Gauly, Mohsen Hassine, Fawaz Azki, Tea Juliette, Kmar Lattrache,
Monica Omulo, and Peter Bobrowsky
Abstract
Africa and the Middle East consist of a rich geodiversity, which is regrettably not well known
by the public. This is due partly to limited research and studies undertaken in geoheritage and
geoconservation in these parts of world, especially those with the intent to explore, inventory
and valorize such inherent geodiversity. With the aim to improve this situation, the African
Geoparks Network (AGN) was created to increase the awareness of the local population and
decision makers regarding the need for sustainable use and management of geoheritage in
particular for the bene
t of local socio-economic sustainable development targets through the
promotion of both geotourism and the creation of unique geoparks.
Résumé
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