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Qeshm Island UUGp contribution to new GGN publication "Geopark Going Green"
Qeshm Island UUGp contribution to new GGN publication "Geopark Going Green"

Qeshm Island UUGp contribution to new GGN publication "Geopark Going Green"
Mangrove forest geosite conservation: Combating global warming through Qeshm Island Geopark's programme
Dr. Abdulvahed Pehpouri, Head of Geotourism Development Department

The collaboration agreement between Qeshm Island UGGp and Earth Science Research Institute has been signed.
The collaboration agreement between Qeshm Island UGGp and Earth Science Research Institute has been signed.

A memorandum of cooperation was signed between Qeshm Island UGGp, UNESCO Chair in Coastal Geological Hazards and Earth Science Research Institute.

 Collecting mangrove seeds in Historic port of Guran
Collecting mangrove seeds in Historic port of Guran

Collecting mangrove seeds in Historic port of Guran

Tourism and Natural Heritage/ Cleaning the Namakdan Cave Geosite
Tourism and Natural Heritage/ Cleaning the Namakdan Cave Geosite

Tourism and Natural Heritage/ Cleaning the Namakdan Cave Geosite

Consultative meeting of social media member of Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark partner
Consultative meeting of social media member of Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark partner

Consultative meeting of social media member of Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark partner

A memorandum of understanding has been exchanged between Qeshm Global Geopark and the General Department of Public Libraries of Hormozgan Province
A memorandum of understanding has been exchanged between Qeshm Global Geopark and the General Department of Public Libraries of Hormozgan Province

A memorandum of cooperation has been signed by the director of Qeshm Global Geopark and the General Department of Public Libraries of Hormozgan Province.

International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day

International Mother Earth Day, 22 April 2023

Updated Admission Fees for Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark Geosites
Updated Admission Fees for Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark Geosites


the updated admission fees apply to the following Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark geosites:

Stars Valley
Tandis-ha Valley
Chahkooh Gorge
Namakdan Salt Complex
Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark Museum

Admission Fees
• Iranian Visitors: IRR 150,000
• International Visitors: IRR 1,000,000

Qeshm Women Recognized as Leaders of Sustainable Development Goals in UNESCO's 2023 Report / Island Women Honoured on the International Stage
Qeshm Women Recognized as Leaders of Sustainable Development Goals in UNESCO's 2023 Report / Island Women Honoured on the International Stage

The Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Qeshm Free Zone Organization announced that the women of Qeshm Island have been featured in UNESCO's 2023 report as leaders of geotourism activities and contributors to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.

The Stars Valley lit up
The Stars Valley lit up

The chairman of the management board and the CEO of the Qeshm Free Zone Area announced the accomplishment of the lightening project of the Stars Valley geosite under international safety standards.

50% Increase in Visits to Qeshm Geopark Museum
50% Increase in Visits to Qeshm Geopark Museum

The Deputy Head of Tourism and Accommodation Committee of Qeshm Travel Services Headquarters announced a 50 per cent increase in visitor numbers to Qeshm Geopark Museum during the first five days of the Persian New Year compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.

Happy nowruz
Happy nowruz

Happy nowruz

Sarzur Zuma transplantation event was held in Qeshm Island
Sarzur Zuma transplantation event was held in Qeshm Island

The Sarzur Zuma tree planting event was held in the historic port of Guran by the Guran Rural Development Cooperative Company. Also, the Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark management, Department of Environment, Deputy of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Qeshm Free Zone Area, and tourism and environmental activists participated in this event.

The first meeting of the Qeshm Global Geopark Cooperation Network took place, and the members decided to consult and apply the strategies of the local community for Nowruz 1402.
The first meeting of the Qeshm Global Geopark Cooperation Network took place, and the members decided to consult and apply the strategies of the local community for Nowruz 1402.

The cultural, social, and tourism deputy of the Qeshm Free Zone Area considered that the best way to host tourists during the Nowruz days is to use the local knowledge and the support of the local community.

A meeting was held with researchers and authors from Qeshm Island
A meeting was held with researchers and authors from Qeshm Island

The director of the Qeshm Global Geopark said that a meeting of researchers and writers from Qeshm Island took place on National Research Day to introduce active researchers and new works and publications.

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