“Geopark Ambassadors” are coming
Informative meetings for local educators by the Meteora–Pyli Geopark team The educational communities of the Municipalities of Meteora and Pyli are launching the new role of the “Student Ambassador of the Meteora–Pyli Geopark,” aiming to enhance local community participation in promoting the area’s inclusion in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network.Last…
The village of Trikala with the sparkling waters, the mountain routes and the beautiful forests
The article below explores the Aspropotamos region, a mountainous area on the border of the Trikala and Ioannina prefectures, characterized by fir forests, running waters, and picturesque Vlach villages. The author observes the smoking chimneys as an indication of the people who remain in the area during the winter. Although…
Meteora – Pyli Geopark Makes a Strong Presence at the 51st Coordination Committee of the European Geoparks Network
Meteora – Pyli Geopark participated in the 51st Coordination Committee of the European Geoparks Network with a strong presence. A total of 109 UNESCO Geoparks from 28 European countries gathered in Paris as part of the 10th Anniversary of the International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme. The meeting took place at…
Joint Action of the Region and Education for the Geopark
Meeting of Deputy Regional Governor V. Simos with the Directors of Education in Trikala, Mr. Trikalis and Mr. Kapaniaris Today, the Deputy Regional Governor for Education, Vasilis Simos, met with the Directors of Primary and Secondary Education of Trikala, Mr. Christos Trikalis and Mr. Alexandros Kapaniaris, respectively.The purpose of the…
Joint Meeting of Three UNESCO Global Geoparks in Pyli
Meteora – Pyli, Vikos – Aoos, and Grevena – Kozani Join Forces Joint Meeting of Three UNESCO Global Geoparks in Pyli The first meeting between representatives of the Meteora – Pyli Geopark and those of the neighboring UNESCO Global Geoparks of Vikos – Aoos and Grevena – Kozani will take…
Participation in Research on Geoethical Awareness
We invite you to participate in an important research on geoethics in the UNESCO World Geoparks of Greece. The survey aims to measure geoethical awareness, promoting understanding of the geological, environmental and social values associated with geoparks. The questionnaire is anonymous and the data will be used exclusively for research…