EXPERIENCES AND STRATEGIES OF EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION WITHIN GEOPARKS: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW

UNESCO Global Geoparks are characterized by their contribution to the conservation of natural, geological, and cultural resources regions where they located. also represent an important figure within sustainable development regions, so strategies around economic growth, conservation, promotion education a fundamental part raison d'être. This study aims identify main trends in educational processes geoparks worldwide. The methodological approach is based on review 114 articles from search equation Scopus database, analyzing results through series quantity, quality, structure indicators. period between 2005 2023, there recent advances implementing aspects geoparks. Other point participation several Asian European countries as most predominant, well trend implementation focused earth sciences, environmental social sciences. Sustainable programs major players findings this study. In way, work centers for developing dynamics, driven initiatives, disseminating knowledge communities visitors. geoheritage tourism sector integrates practices into experiences raise awareness among community