In 2026, there are 229 UNESCO Global Geoparks spread across 50 countries worldwide, highlighting the growing international recognition of geoheritage as a driver for sustainable development.

These sites are connected through the Global Geoparks Network (GGN), an international platform that brings together geoparks from around the world to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and promote best practices. This cooperation plays a key role in strengthening geopark management, encouraging mutual learning, and ensuring that geoparks actively contribute to sustainable development and the well-being of local communities.

The complete and up-to-date list of UNESCO Global Geoparks is available on the UNESCO website.

At a regional level, cooperation is further supported by networks such as the Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN), which fosters collaboration and capacity-building among geoparks in the Asia-Pacific region.