The Second Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium on
Geopark and Geotourism for Regional Sustainable Development (APGNSymp2011)
Hanoi, Vietnam, 16-24 July 2011
Contents
APGN Symposium (18-19 July) with the following themes (each theme consists of keynote lectures and
oral/poster presentations):
o Theme 1: Governance and networking for geopark and geotourism development.
o Theme 2: Stakeholder involvement in geopark and geotourism development.
o Theme 3: Communicating geopark, geoheritage and geotourism.
o Theme 4: New and aspiring geoparks.
o Theme 5: Geopark and karst - problems and opportunities.
APGN, GGN Bureau meetings (18-19 July).
National Workshop and Business Dialogue (afternoon 19 July).
Workshops/training courses, Geopark Fair, Photo Contest and Best Geotour Guide Contest.
Fieldtrip and excursion
+ Thang Long Imperial Citadel World Cultural Heritage (afternoon 19 July).
+ Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark (20-22 July).
+ Ha Long Bay World Natural Heritage; and Cat Ba Archipelago World Biosphere Reserve (23-24 July).
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