Editors: gestalten & UNESCO
Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 288 pages
Format: 22.5 × 29 cm, 9  × 11 ½  inches
Price: € 50 (D)  £ 45  $ 70 (US)
ISBN: 978-3-96704-088-3

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EU + UK PUBLICATION DATE: March 26,  2024
INT PUBLICATION DATE: May 28, 2024
EMBARGO DATE: February 27, 2024

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Scattered all over our planet are spectacular locations whose unique geological features tell the story of the Earth’s evolution over millions of years. 

These astounding natural landscapes, each with their own specific topographies and cultures, are the UNESCO Global Geoparks. 

Encompassing almost 200 sites across almost 50 countries, the UNESCO Global Geoparks are a vast network of “living laboratories” that showcase nature in its most raw and glorious form – from a valley of volcanoes in Peru to a network of otherworldly caves in Italy. Further enriched via unique local customs, UNESCO Global Geoparks are not just about nature and history; they're also about celebrating the diverse heritage of the location. Geoparks shine a light on these ever-evolving, vital places, which are crucial to our collective future and deserve our appreciation and protection more than ever.

ABOUT gestalten

gestalten is an international publishing house collaborating and engaging with the world’s most interesting creatives to document and anticipate vital movements in architecture and interiors, design and fashion, escape and mobility, travel, food, and beverage, as well as visual culture.

Exploring creativity in every form, gestalten is known and loved by millions around the globe for its unique lens across print and digital mediums. gestalten also publishes illustrated books for children through its imprint Little gestalten. 

About UNESCO

With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO has offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.

“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed” – UNESCO Constitution, 1945. 

More information: www.unesco.org