Geoparks Philanthropy and Climate Impact Hub

Geophilanthropists

A geophilanthropist is a catalyst of change—someone who dedicates their time, expertise, resources, or influence to protect, preserve, and promote the natural and cultural wealth of UNESCO Global Geoparks and other ecologically significant landscapes.

They see Earth's geological heritage not just as a site of natural wonder, but as a living classroom, a cultural archive, and a climate resilience frontier.

Whether as a donor, volunteer, policy advocate, or researcher, a geophilanthropist works at the intersection of conservation, community empowerment, and climate action, fostering equitable, sustainable development grounded in Earth’s stories.

Geopark Impact Projects

Geopark Impact Projects are interdisciplinary, community-driven initiatives designed to protect geological heritage, empower local communities, and address climate and sustainability challenges within the framework of geoparks.

These projects blend conservation, education, sustainable tourism, climate adaptation, and cultural preservation, aligning with the core values of UNESCO Global Geoparks and SDG-based development models.

Each impact project is grounded in a specific landscape and community, but with global significance—transforming local action into scalable models for environmental stewardship and socio-economic resilience.

Support Our Work

You can support our work by becoming a member on our Patreon or via Trakteer (for Indonesia). Becoming a member allows us to help local geopark stakeholders and community organisations generate a positive impact.

The Role of Business Councils and Groups

The Geoparks Investment Advisory Council is the issuing authority for Geopark Business Groups and Councils and does not charge any issuing fees for the annual permit. Through their activities, Geopark Business Groups and Councils:

Promote Meaningful Dialogue

Business Groups and Councils create unified platforms that bring together key stakeholders from a specific industry or country. This enables focused and meaningful dialogue, creating a foundation for targeted action.

Enable Transparent Discussions

Transparency is vital for trust and collaboration among businesses. It ensures that all parties have the necessary information, thereby reducing uncertainty and enhancing decision-making capabilities.

Support Transformative Policy Changes

Collective discussion helps to identify transformative policy changes that can better serve the geopark private sector. Business Groups drive effective advocacy to ensure these positive changes are implemented.

Contribute to Legislative Enhancement

Business Groups play a key role in driving legislative changes that bring benefits to the geopark and economic sectors that are being represented by the Geoparks Investment Advisory Council.

Drive Positive Economic Impact

Promote business-friendly policies and legislation that can stimulate investment and boost employment, contributing to sustainable economic growth.

Streamline Business Processes

Enhancing business operations and processes can lead to increased efficiency and reduced costs. This boosts the competitiveness of companies, both locally and internationally.

Promoting Geopark Green Investments

Creating a more favorable eco-friendly and climate-conscious business environment will attract more global corporations to establish a presence, enhancing geoparks reputation as a green business and investment hub.

Geopark Business Council and Groups

Explore the Business Groups and Business Councils operating under the umbrella of the Geoparks Investment Advisory Council to connect with industry leaders and foster collaboration.

Engage with Geoparks

Tap into a wealth of initiatives, events, awards, and insights designed to elevate your business and drive sustainable success.

Programs

Be part of cutting-edge initiatives aimed at nurturing your business, communities and the economic future of global geoparks.

Events

Register for year-round events to stay updated on new economic developments, regulations, and in-demand skills.

News

Stay informed about the latest news from the Geoparks Investment Advisory Council.

Award

Gain recognition through our awards that enhance your organization's credibility and acknowledge your commitment to business excellence.