Session outline

Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary(M) Session Sub Category Intersection(IS) Session ID M-IS35 Title Geopark Short title Geopark Convener Name Kuniyasu Mokudai Affiliation Pro Natura Foundation Japan Co-convener 1. Name Takayuki Arima Affiliation Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University Co-convener 2. Name Marekazu Ohno Affiliation Unzen Volcanic Area Geopark Promotion Council Co-convener 3. Name Yoshihiro Hiramatsu Affiliation School of Natural System, College of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University Co-convener 4. Name Takayuki Ogata Affiliation Faculty of Education, University of the Ryukyus Co-convener 5. Name Mahito Watanabe Affiliation Institute of Geology and Geoinformation, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology International Symposium No request Language Japanese Scope Interdisciplinary discussion on evaluation of geoheritage, method of geoconsevation, regional development, relationship between local government and education and science communication, are main subject of this session. Any topics for activation of geopark are encouraged. Type of presentation Oral and Poster presentation Invited papers