International recognition to the memory of the Earth. An invitation to the Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark

The geological heritage is represented by extraordinary and beautiful pieces of the memory of the Earth. This talk will provide a global view of the international recognition to the geological heritage along history from UNESCO world heritage sites and Global geoparks to IUGS designated sites. This talk will also provide an surprising journey through one of the most well known geological outcrops on Earth, the Flysch of the Basque Coast geopark with an specific invitation to you for an enjoyable experience in 2026.

Asier Hilario Orús.
Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark
IUGS International Commission on Geoheritage, chair.

Asier Hilario is a PhD geologist and scientific coordinator of the Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark. At present, he is the chair of the International commission on Geoheritage of the International Union of Geological Sciences and member of the Executove Board of the Global Geoparks Network. His man career is related to the communication of Earth sciences, assessment of geological heritage, Geotourism and development of Geoparks at a global scale.