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156 P3. Geoheritage Without Borders: International Perspectives on the Conservation and Celebration of Geodiversity, Part I
Session Chairs:
Priscilla Grew, Jack J. Matthews, John H. Calder, Carles Canet, Mauricio Faraone Pimenta, Maria da Gloria Motta Garcia, Sherene James-Williamson, Steve Semken
Every nation has a story to tell about its geodiversity–-but what are best practices to promote conservation of our geoheritage? This GSA-ProGEO Western Hemisphere session explores innovative partnerships to conserve geoheritage and celebrate geodiversity.
Presentations
| Paper No. | Title | Presenting Author | Start Time | End Time | Item Duration (min) | Action | Welcome and Introduction of Co-conveners: P. Grew | 08:00 AM | 08:10 AM | 10 min | AM1 Session Moderators: M. Faraone and M. Garcia | 08:10 AM | 08:10 AM | 0 min | 156-1 | Involving Communities - Approaches for Geoheritage Recognition and Conservation | Thomas Casadevall | 08:10 AM | 08:25 AM | 15 min | View | 156-2 | Global Geosites and Key Geodiversity Areas: Towards an international designation for conserving the foundations and heritage of the geosciences | Kevin Page | 08:25 AM | 08:40 AM | 15 min | View | 156-3 | UNESCO International Geodiversity Day: A New Opportunity for Public and Policy Engagement | Jack Matthews | 08:40 AM | 09:00 AM | 20 min | View | 156-4 | The Success and Challenges of UNESCO Global Geoparks as Beacons of Geoheritage: Perspectives from Canada | John Calder | 09:00 AM | 09:20 AM | 20 min | View | 156-5 | Beneath Your Feet: How To Successfully Promote Sustainable Geotourism | Alicia O'Leary | 09:20 AM | 09:35 AM | 15 min | View | coffee break | 09:35 AM | 09:55 AM | 20 min | AM2 Session Moderators: T. Casadevall and K. Page | 09:55 AM | 09:55 AM | 0 min | 156-6 | Global Geoparks Network: the new territories of the 21st century for integrated heritage and sustainable living | Emmaline Rosado-González | 09:55 AM | 10:10 AM | 15 min | View | 156-7 | Geodiversity and Geoconservation in Latin America and the Caribbean: Priorities and Opportunities for Regional and Continental Integration | Maria da Gloria Garcia | 10:10 AM | 10:30 AM | 20 min | View | 156-8 | Inventory of Uruguay's geological heritage based on geological frameworks | Mauricio Faraone | 10:30 AM | 10:50 AM | 20 min | View | 156-9 | Geoheritage Notes on Eclogites in Venezuela and California: Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Robert Coleman’s 1965 Paper “Eclogites and Eclogites: Their Differences and Similarities” | Priscilla GREW | 10:50 AM | 11:05 AM | 15 min | View | Discussion with Audience Participation: Moderator S. James-Williamson | 11:05 AM | 11:30 AM | 25 min |
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Geoheritage Without Borders: International Perspectives on the Conservation and Celebration of Geodiversity, Part I
Description
Date and Time: Tuesday, 21 Oct - 8:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: HBGCC, Stars at Night Ballroom B2&B3
Session Type: Pardee Keynote Symposia
Session Format: Oral
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