The Cultural Heritage of the Meteora–Pyli Geopark
Joint Event of the Three UNESCO Global Geoparks in Mainland Greece, Held in Konitsa, Ioannina The cultural heritage of the Meteora–Pyli Geopark was presented yesterday in Konitsa, Ioannina, during a joint event organized by the three UNESCO Global Geoparks of mainland Greece: Meteora–Pyli, Vikos–Aoos, and Grevena–Kozani. The event took place…
Asklipieia of Pialeia 2025
The Municipality of Pyli, the Local Community of Pialeia, and the Cultural Associations of Pialeia cordially invite you to the cultural and conference event: Asklepieia of Pialeia 2025 The event will take place on Sunday 22nd of June at 20:00 in the central square of Pialeia. This event honors the…
Assessment and Validation of a Geoethical Awareness Scale (GAS) for UNESCO Global Geoparks: A Case Study in Greece
Geoethics, which addresses the ethical, social, and cultural dimensions of geoscientific activities, is essential for fostering responsible human engagement with the Earth,particularly within frameworks such as UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGps). UGGpsplay a critical role in safeguarding geological heritage and advancing sustainable regionaldevelopment. This study introduces the Geoethical Awareness Scale (GAS),…
The Geopark “Celebrated” World Environment Day
Plant Identification Activity by Mountain Guides & School Connection between Stournaraika and Lesvos To mark World Environment Day, mountain guides, educators, and hikers explored the trails of the unique Gavros geosite in the Meteora–Pyli Geopark, engaging in a plant and animal identification activity using the iNaturalist app. Equipped with mobile…
The Meteora–Pyli Geopark Celebrates World Environment Day
BioBlitz Activity at the “Little Meteora” of Gavros – Connecting Schools of Pyli and Lesvos On the occasion of World Environment Day, Mountain Guides from SAEK Trikala are organizing a hands-on BioBlitz environmental education activity in the area of Gavros, Kalampaka, within the Meteora–Pyli Geopark. The activity has a dual…
Using alternative methods to promote geoheritage: the Koziakas Mt., central Greece, case study
This study presents an innovative approach to promoting the geoheritage of Mount Koziakas, a significant geological formation in western Thessaly and part of the Meteora-Pyli Geopark. By utilizing open geographic data, geological maps, photo-interpretation, and digital elevation models from the Hellenic Cadastre, the researchers developed an interactive three-dimensional model using…
