Sources: APGN News Briefing（No.7）     8 0ctober 2022

On the morning of 6 October, 9 geoparks (Danxiashan, Yandangshan, Zhangjiajie, Shilin, Taishan, Leiqiong, Tianzhushan, Yanqing, and Longyan aspiring UGGp) jointly launched the first International Geodiversity Day activity "Visit Global Geoparks and appreciate the beauty of geodiversity" to welcome the first International Geodiversity Day.

It aimed to better demonstrate the diversified geoheritage in geoparks and convey earth sciences to visitors. JIN Xiaochi, delivered a speech at the event, introduced the background and significance of the International Geodiversity Day, demonstrated the beauty of diversified geoheritage sites in geoparks of Asia-Pacific region, and shared the achievements of the APGN. ZHENG Yuan, coordinator of Chinese Geopark Network presented the "Colorful Global Geoparks in China", showing the geological features and magnificent landscapes of geoparks from the perspective of geological structures and geomorphological types. Prof. SU Dechen of Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences gave a popular science lecture on "The Beauty of Geology and the Exploration of the Earth", sharing the causes and mysteries of various geological features and landforms. Then, 9 geoparks connected to the live broadcast room, and carried out interactive geosites show and science popularization through several internet platforms. 14 popular science guides made live interactive broadcasts at more than 20geoheritage sites of these geoparks. Nearly 10,000 people watched the live broadcast online on various platforms.