Early 2018, a management board is set up and with consultancy support from Vietnam Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, a series of survey trips to Ly Son island and extended areas have been undertaken with the participation of lead national and international experts to study geological features and to validate international significance, among others.
The Geopark concept arose in the mid-1990s as a response to the need to conserve and enhance the value of areas of geological significance in Earth history. Landscapes and geological formations are key witnesses to the evolution of our planet and determinants for our future sustainable development
The Global Geoparks Network (GGN), is a non-profit International Association officially established in 2014 subject to French legislation. The Global Geoparks Network is the official partner of UNESCO for the operation of the UNESCO Global Geoparks.