Kinabalu Geopark on track for Unesco recognition as early as 2022


KOTA KINABALU: After being declared a national geopark in March 2020, the 4,750 sq km Kinabalu Geopark is on track to be recognised as a Unesco Global Geopark site as early as next year.

Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin (pic) said the national recognition qualified Kinabalu Geopark - comprising Kinabalu Park and the districts of Kota Belud, Kota Marudu and Ranau - to be listed as Aspiring Kinabalu Unesco Global Geopark.

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