NEWS FROM THE GEOPARK20 Dec
“A tree for Christmas! What could be the oldest fossil evidence of trees on a volcanic island in the world, has been discovered in the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark!
The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking fossil discovery at Saltern Cove, which promises to shed new light on the region's rich geological history. The fossils, trees believed to be around 377 million of years old, were discovered by Dr Kevin Page, President of ProGEO and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter, during a condition survey of the Geopark’s Sites of Special Scientific Interest for Natural England.
22 Nov
COP29 Torbay case studies
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan. This takes place from 11 to 22 November 2024.
13 Nov
A new £1.8 million funding programme has been launched to support local businesses and community organisations in their efforts to adopt sustainable practices and technologies. Devon County Council have introduced the Green Impact Fund as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering economic growth while protecting the environment. The initiative is one of the projects supported with a share of the £16 million of capital funding from the Devon and Torbay devolution deal. 21 Oct
A Greener Way For Our Bay: New Climate Action Plan for Torbay approved
An ambitious new action plan to help tackle climate change has been endorsed by Torbay’s Place Leadership Board. The plan aims to make homes more energy efficient, protect the natural environment, support businesses to become more sustainable, and make sustainable and public transport (like walking, cycling and taking the bus) more accessible and affordable.
2 Oct
Torbay Local Heritage Grant Scheme offers small sports groups, community groups and charities extra funds to support heritage-based activities
Torbay Council wants to hear from all small sports groups, community groups and charities as it reopens its Local Heritage Grant Scheme for applications from Monday 30 September.
20 Sep
Project Manager Required
The Geopark is looking for a Project Manager, on a freelance basis, for a 30-month period, starting in December 2024 to manage the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark’s Project Terra Firma. Deadline 14th October. 6 Sep
English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark celebrates TerraFirma project funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark has been awarded a grant of £249,935 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a three-year project which will enhance the Geopark’s resilience, community engagement, and its partnerships
21 Aug
13 Mar
Agatha Christie Festival secures patronage from the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) in 2024
This year’s Agatha Christie Festival, set to take place at a host of cultural venues across the English Riviera from 7th through 15th September, has been awarded official patronage from the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO.
27 Feb
Geopark Festival 2024
The Geopark Festival is taking place around the Bay from 25th - 31st May 2024. This week-long festival allows you to get under the surface of the Geopark, discovering the essence of the English Riviera, our culture and our history. And this year, it's bigger and better than ever with the introduction of our NEW Geopark Discovery Experiences! 5 Jun
New Public Spaces Protection Order for Hopes Nose and Berry Head
A new Public Spaces Protection Order will ensure the important coastal sites at Hopes Nose in Torquay and Berry Head in Brixham are protected from harm and remain safe for all to visit.
6 May
The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival 2023
The annual festival is a celebration of the international significance of the areas Geopark status and sees Geopark Partners and Associate Partners hosting a diverse range of events and activities across the Bay. The aim of the festival is to showcase the wonders of the Geopark through collaborative working, and to allow both residents and visitors the opportunity to discover something new along the way.
27 Feb
Local heritage small grants scheme to be established thanks to successful National Lottery Heritage Fund application
Torbay Council have received a £250,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to establish a Torbay local heritage small grants scheme that will enbale more people to get involved in Torbay’s heritage and celebrate our designation as a UNESECO Global Geopark thanks to
17 Sep
The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Launches new Interactive 3D Map
The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark has launched a new hi-tec interactive map to coincide with Geo Diversity Day (6 October).
21 May
The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival returns
The annual festival is a celebration of the international significance of the area’s Geopark status.
6 May
Geopark Festival 2022
The UNESCO Global Geopark status is something which really makes The English Riviera a unique place to visit. Come and celebrate with us during the Geopark Festival, which runs from Thursday 26 May to Thursday 2 June
31 Mar
Hundreds support Torbay’s Earth Hour event
Around 600 people came down with lanterns to celebrate Earth Hour, a global environmental event.
7 Mar
Support Earth Hour in Torbay – as Council commits £1m to tackling climate change
Residents in Torbay are being encouraged by English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark and us to mark Earth Hour by turning off their lights at home and heading down to Torre Abbey Sands in Torquay to join a unique event, the first of its kind in the Bay.
15 Jul
MINI GEOPARK FESTIVAL HAILED A GREAT SUCCESS
Our Geopark Partners rallied togther to make this scaled down version of the annual festival a big success.
4 Dec
Visual Guides reassure as English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Sites re-open
The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark has worked with partners and Living Options, an Exeter based charity, to create a suite of ten visual guides to help people feel comfortable and confident when they visit sites around the Geopark.
10 Nov
English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark launches video series on World Science Day to unravel the facts behind the UNESCO designation
Over the seven Geopark In Focus episodes Professor Iain Stewart MBE engages in relaxed discussions with fascinating people, each with a different insight into why this coastal area of England is so unique.
13 Jul
UNESCO status assured for another four years after inspections.
Following an intense series of inspections last summer it can finally be announced that the status of the English Riviera UNESCO Geopark has been assured.
2 Jul
Geopark coordinates special opportunities for people who have been shielding
As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions continue to ease, the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark have been working with its partners to provide dedicated opening times and tours at tourist attractions, museums, activity companies and nature sites around Torbay for the more vulnerable members of the local community.
25 Jun
UNESCO sites lead the way on sustainable development and create value for communities across the UK
Published today (25 June 2020) by the UK National Commission for UNESCO, new research shows UNESCO projects can help build a greener, more equal and more peaceful world, while also creating financial value.
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