Caobang Geopark

FRAMEWORK CONTRACT SIGNING CEREMONY BETWEEN CAO BANG PROVINCE AND VIETNAM INSTITUE OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES.

On October 14th 2018, at the Vietnam Institue of Geology and Mineral resources, Ministry of Enviroment and Natural resources, the Ceremony on Signing Framework contract to support the development of Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark period 2018-2022 between People’s committee of Cao Bang province and Vietnam Institue of Geology and Mineral resources was organized.

The Provincial Steering committee (PSC) for the development of Cao Bang global geopark evaluated performance of the first 9 months and implement activity plan of last 3 months 2018

On october 8th 2018, the PSC for the development global geopark of Cao Bang met to evaluate the progress of the first 9 months and propose activity plan of the last 3 months 2018. Mr. Hoang Xuan Anh, Deputy secretary, Chairman of People’s committee of Cao Bang province, Chairman of the PSC chaired the meeting.

The delegate of Cao Bang paid a working visit to the Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UN, Geneva, Switzerland

The delegate of Cao Bang province led by Mr. Lai Xuan Mon, member of the Member of Party Central Committee, Secretary of Cao Bang provincial Party committee, head of the delegate Cao Bang province to the National assembly paid a working visit to the Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UN, Geneva, (Switzeland).

The delegation of Cao Bang attended the 8th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks

From the 8th- 14th September 2018 the delegate of Cao Bang province led by Mr. Lai Xuan Mon, member of the Member of Party Central Committee, Secretary of Cao Bang provincial Party committee, head of the delegate Cao Bang province to the National assembly attended the 8th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks in Italy.

CONSENATION AREAS IN NON NUOC CAO BANG GEOPARK

Apart from outstanding cultural, historical, landscapes and geological values of international significance, Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark possesses crucial biodiversity values in the region. Non nuoc Cao Bang geoaprk includes a well protected natural preservation area including 01 national park, 05 species and habitat conservation area, 5 landscape preservation areas, 01 wetland ecosystem and 02 biodiversity corridor. Most of these areas are located in the geopark territory.

2018 LIST OF NEW UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS ENDORSED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Following the launch of the UNESCO Global Geoparks designation at the 38th session of the General Conference in November 2015, the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council convened its second statutory meeting during the 5th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium 2017 in Zhijindong Cave UNESCO Global Geopark, in Guanzhai village, Zhijin county, Guizhou province, People’s Republic of China, on 16 and 17 September 2017. The UNESCO Global Geoparks Council examined a total of 17 applications submitted by Member States for the nominations of UNESCO Global Geoparks, including two deferred UNESCO Global Geopark applications from the 2016 UNESCO Global Geoparks meeting.

NON NUOC CAO BANG UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK ENHANCING GLOBAL GEOPARK NETWORKING RELATION

Strengthening the global geopark networking is one of important criteria for a UNESCO global geopark. Non nuoc Cao Bang has just been designated the title of Global geopark on April 12th 2018, therefore carrying out networking activities to learn and share experience from other geoparks is important for the development of Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark in the future.

The Performance Review Meeting of Management board of Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark

On May 28th 2018, the management board of Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark met to review progress of 2017 and activity plan 2018.

The Upper Secondary school for the Gifted organized the Communication and education on Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark

Upon the implementation of the Plan No 63/KH-SVHTTDL-SGD&DT on communication and education on Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark. On May 18th 2018, the Upper Secondary School for the Gifted organized the Communication and education on Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO global geopark.

Summing-up and Awarding ceremony on the “Beautiful shots of non nuoc Cao Bang geopark and tourism of Cao Bang”

On July 9th 2018, the Management board of Non nuoc Cao Bang geopark, Department of Cultures, Sports and tourism organize a Summing-up and Awarding ceremony on the first “Beautiful shots of non nuoc Cao Bang geopark and tourism of Cao Bang”. The event was participated by Mr. Trinh Huu Khang, Vice Chairman of People’s committee of Cao Bang province and leaders of Department of Culture, sports and tourism.

The Provincial Steering committee (PSC) for the development of Cao Bang global geopark evaluated performance of the first five months and activity plan of last seven months 2018

On May 22nd 2018, the PSC for the development global geopark of Cao Bang met to evaluate the progress of the first 5 months and propose activity plan of the last 7 months 2018. Mr. Hoang Xuan Anh, Deputy secretary, Chairman of People’s committee of Cao Bang province, Chairman of the PSC chaired the meeting.

DEPUTY MINISTER OF MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MR. BUI THANH SON PAID A WORKING VISIT TO CAO BANG

On May 18 2018, The working delegation of Ministry of Foreign affairs led by Mr. Bui Thanh Son, member of the Central Executive Committee, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Foreign affairs paid a working visit to Bang province. Mr Lai Xuan Mon, member of Central Executive Committee, Secretary of Party Committee of Cao Bang province, Head of the Delegation of the National Assembly, Mr. Hoang Xuan Anh, Deputy Secretary, Chairman of People’s committee of Cao Bang province, and representative leaders of Departments received the delegation.

Provincial Steering committee meeting On Review of 2017 and implementation of action plan 2018

On March 15th, 2018, the Provincial Steering committee meeting on evaluation performance of 2017 and implementation of action plan 2018. Mr.Hoang Xuan Anh, Deputy Secretary of Provincial Party committee, Chairman of People’s committee of Cao Bang province cum Chairman of the Provincial steering committee (PSC) chaired the meeting.          

Primary School Students Develop Geopark-themed Bento Meals in Itoigawa UNESCO Global Geopark

Third year students (8-9 years of age) at a local elementary school have collaborated with a local supermarket in order to develop the “Hikari Geo Bento” a bento-style boxed lunch with a Geopark theme.

Promotion of UNESCO Global Geopark branding by Geopark Communities: Sai Kung Carnival 3-3

On 3 March 2018, a mega event, titled “Sai Kung Carnival 3–-3”, was organized by the geopark communities of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark (HKUGGp) in Sai Kung to promote UNESCO Global Geopark branding. More than 2,000 people attended the event, which made it lively and memorable.

LEGEND OF “CAU CHUA CHENG VUA” (NINE LORDS STRUGGLING FOR THE THRONE)

The legend of “Cẩu chủa cheng vùa” is about the establishment of Nam Cuong State, the rule by King Thuc Che and his son Thuc Phan, who later became the King of Au Lac united State, then moved the capital to Co Loa in present-day Hanoi’s Dong Anh District. On the other hand, the legend authentically describes the land of Cao Bang, with a flat valley in the center, surrounded by ranges of mountains. A series of places in the ancient Ban Phu Citadel were also described through the legend, reflecting the perceptions of the ancient people about natural landforms.

The 204 th session of the UNESCO Executive Board

On April 9, the 204th session of the UNESCO Executive Board began in Paris.

Promotion of UNESCO Global Geopark branding by Geopark Communities: Sai Kung Carnival 3-3

On 3 March 2018, a mega event, titled “Sai Kung Carnival 3–-3”, was organized by the geopark communities of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark (HKUGGp) in Sai Kung to promote UNESCO Global Geopark branding. More than 2,000 people attended the event, which made it lively and memorable.

Primary School Students Develop Geopark-themed Bento Meals in Itoigawa UNESCO Global Geopark

Third year students (8-9 years of age) at a local elementary school have collaborated with a local supermarket in order to develop the “Hikari Geo Bento” a bento-style boxed lunch with a Geopark theme.