Geoheritage and Geoparks in Africa and the Middle-East: Challenges and Perspectives

Errami, Ezzoura; Schneider, Gabi; Ennih, Nasser; Randrianaly, Hasina Nirina; Bendaoud, Abderrahmane; Noubhani, Abdelmajid; Norman, Nick; Allan, Mamoon; Vasconcelos, Lopo; Costa, Luís; Al-Wosabi, Mohammed; Al-Subbary, Abdulkarim; Mabvuto-Ngwira, Percy; Okunlola, G.; Halliru, Salisu Lawal; Andrianaivo, Lala; Siby, Sophie; Ketchemen, Béatrice; Gauly, Marcelle; Hassine, Mohsen; Azki, Fawaz; Tea, Juliette; Lattrache, Kmar; Omulo, Monica A.; Bobrowsky, Peter T.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-10708-0_1

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“…In Madagascar or in any other African countries, conservation is primarily focused on rare and endangered species and is used to draw the attention of national and international communities on the issue of conservation sites [10]- [12] while expressions of interest on the valorization of geological interest in socio-economic and tourism related sectors are limited or non-existent, which limits the scope of implementation efforts [5], [13] and [14]. Accordingly, the aim of this paper is to establish a prototype sheets for inventory of geoheritage appropriately adapted not only for Madagascar but also for other developing countries.…”

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A Proposed Geoheritage Inventory System: Case Study of Isalo National Park, Madagascar

Randrianaly¹,

Cencio²,

Rajaonarivo³

et al. 2016

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Geological heritage inventory procedures and templates have been principally emerged from European countries. Each of these countries has developed its proper method of inventory based on its natural heritage, recognized on local and/or regional scales. Natural sites were mainly identified and characterized in a particular geological context, which is usually very unique, valuable and impressive; resulting in the protection of the sites. Madagascar is known internationally as a beautifully landscaped island, but the impressive sites were not cataloged. We carried out a series of field inventory of potential geological sites within the Isalo National Park in southern Madagascar. We invented several inventory sheets in order to record the most detailed information about the sites identified within the park. This is to aid in organizing the park and to establish a sustainable base for the creation of a geopark, and also they help us to build a database for geosites and their classifications. This article suggests a prototype model for inventorying intangible geosites, paleosites and geomorphosites. Our inventory sheets help to identify and to promote geological importance of any sites, not only for academia but also for other sectors such as tourism and conservation.

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A Proposed Geoheritage Inventory System: Case Study of Isalo National Park, Madagascar

Randrianaly¹,

Cencio²,

Rajaonarivo³

et al. 2016

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“…With 1,246,700 km 2 in area, Angola has in its territory geodiversity resources of scientific value (geosites sensu Brilha [13]), although there is, to date, no national inventory of such places. Moreover, some of them are "even more attractive as their geographical, historical, architectural and traditional frameworks are truly outstanding" [4] (p. 4).…”

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“…By highlighting the role of local communities and actors' involvement in all of the geoconservation processes, this model is particularly appropriate for the achievement of the main goals of ongoing initiatives aiming at the improvement of the situation regarding geoheritage in Africa, like the African Geoparks Network [4], and/or at drawing the biography of the continent from its oldest foundations to the present, viewed from its geological, biological and cultural perspectives, like the "African Alive Corridors" [10].…”

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Community Involvement in Geoconservation: A Conceptual Approach Based on the Geoheritage of South Angola

Tavares

Henriques

Domingos³

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Abstract:In this work, it is argued that effective protection of geological objects displaying heritage value requires the local community's involvement in all geoconservation actions, i.e., inventory, evaluation, conservation, valuation and monitoring procedures, and not only at the final part of the process, when it is expected from local communities that the physical integrity of such objects is guaranteed. Community involvement in geoheritage inventory and evaluation procedures can be appraised by using a classification system that integrates both the geoheritage properties displayed by the geological objects and usually recognized by geoscientists (i.e., relevance grade) and the social role attributed to geological objects by communities outside Earth scientists that arise from the public perception of such objects (i.e., abstract perceptiveness). Using two case studies from southern Angola (Huíla Province) where both social and scientific OPEN ACCESSSustainability 2015, 7 4894 components were taken into account in geoheritage evaluation procedures (Tundavala and Leba geosites), we propose a conceptual community-based model, which can be applicable to geoconservation purposes and actions in other African regions and converging with the main goals of the "African Alive Corridors" initiative.

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“…The main shared objective is to endorse the understanding of Earth Sciences among women on the African continent by encouraging and mobilizing support for education, training and research [19]- [21]. Last year the five-day 6th Conference of AAWG held in Cameroon (23 -27 April 2012) had the theme: Geoscience and African Integration.…”

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Instauration of Geopark Pilot: Preliminary Approach in Implementation Process of Geoconservation at Isalo National Park, Madagascar

Randrianaly¹,

Raharimahefa²,

Rajaonarivo³

et al. 2015

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Although Madagascar has long been recognized as a biodiversity hotspot for conservation, very little is yet known about its diverse endemic fossils and the original beauty of its geotopes. The richness and endemicity of geodiversity constitute nonrenewable natural resources, which deserve to be valorized and protected. Protection of natural heritage resources, aligned with geotourism, can provide a sustainable way for the population to rise out of poverty. The main purpose of this work is the instauration of Geopark, a long-term project in Madagascar National Parks to support geotourism and sustainable development. Given its outstanding landscape and its unique bio-and geo-diversity, we adopt Isalo Park as a pilot site, and suggest that this specific area is suitable for a Geopark. Following our field investigation, inventory and geodiversity assessments within the park are now underway, which will contribute to the implementation of Isalo Geopark.

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Geoheritage and Geoparks in Africa and the Middle-East: Challenges and Perspectives

Cited by 32 publications

References 8 publications

A Proposed Geoheritage Inventory System: Case Study of Isalo National Park, Madagascar

A Proposed Geoheritage Inventory System: Case Study of Isalo National Park, Madagascar

Community Involvement in Geoconservation: A Conceptual Approach Based on the Geoheritage of South Angola

Instauration of Geopark Pilot: Preliminary Approach in Implementation Process of Geoconservation at Isalo National Park, Madagascar

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