Analysis on Temporal and Spatial Evolution of UNESCO Global Geoparks and Impact Factors

Since 2015, the new label of UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGps) has been ratified by UNESCO, attracting more public attention. By 2021, there are 169 in 44 countries. Different from Biosphere Reserves and World Heritage Sites, UENSCO nascent projects that face various challenges. How to continuously enhance its impact future realize sustainable development attracted attention researchers. In this study, we analyzed spatial structure UGGp world factors affecting it. Afterwards, made some suggestions for UGGp. research, obtained information on geographical location Geoparks. The was using quantitative geography models, such as nearest neighbor index, Ripley’s K function, Gini coefficient uniformity distribution, kernel density analysis, taking into account influence economy, local policies, geological structure. results econometric analysis demonstrate distribution is obviously non-uniform, with a calculated index value R 0.553 0.804. This implies further balancing regional differences should be considered development. study also found influenced level economic Geopark territories. denser economically developed regions, except USA, which not part program. contrast, number increased areas complex structures due types relics. order promote communities, consideration given construction UGGps less future.