7ª edition - October / 2017
ARARIPE GEOPARK AND PORTUGUESE GEOPARQUES: A MIX WITH HISTORICAL TEMPEROS
Geopark Açores
Geopark Açores
Geopark Arouca
Geopark Açores
The UNESCO world geoparks are territories with prominent geological heritage that have enabled the development of formidable biological and cultural diversity. In this context, the UNESCO program aims to preserve such areas and foster the economic development of these regions, based on responsible and sustainable practices, promoting social inclusion and the sense of belonging of the communities.
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The cultural similarities that exist between the geoparks after more than 10 years since the beginning of the program are remarkable, and the Araripe GeoPark and the Portuguese geoparks are a great example, it is surprising how we share the same challenges for the development of the territory, according to prof. Allysson Pinheiro.
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In order to exchange experiences and share strategies for a better way to develop the territory, meetings and technical visits were held to the Arouca and Açores Geoparks where the main topics were outlined so that a technical cooperation agreement between the Portuguese and Brazilian geoparks could be established.
GEOPARK ARARIPE PARTICIPATES IN THE EUROPEAN CONFERENCE OF GEOPARQUES
Apresentação do trabalho do GeoPark Araripe na 14 Conferencia Europeia de Geoparques
Apresentação do trabalho do GeoPark Araripe na 14 Conferencia Europeia de Geoparques
The Araripe Geopark was present at the 14th European Conference of Geoparks that took place in the Portuguese Archipelago of the Azores from September 7 to 9. The theme of the conference was GEOPARQUES: THE PATHWAYS OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FOR DEVELOPMENT, with the participation of the great majority of European Geoparks and representatives from South America and Asia.
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The Araripe Geopark was represented by profs. Eduardo Guimarães and Allysson Pinheiro who presented the work linked to UNESCO-Geoparks and Healthy Lifestyles' to check with Eduardo the title of the work`.
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According to Prof Allysson `the event was a great opportunity to exchange experiences between geoparks and sharing of successful experiences and challenges in common, and for a closer approximation between Latin American and Portuguese geoparks'.
PONTIAL RESTORATION OF SANTA CRUZ
Pontal geosite of Santa Cruz
Governor of Ceará, Camilo Santana and the Mayor of Santana do Cariri, Daniele Machado
Pontal geosite of Santa Cruz
On August 18th, the geosite Pontal of Santa Cruz was reinaugurated. Located in the city of Santana do Cariri-CE, the geosite when through a revitalization process.
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The presence of the governor of the State, Camilo Santana and the mayor of Santana do Cariri, Daniele Machado, as well as the presence of several authorities was registered.
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The event had also the news of the release of funds in order to pave the way to the Pontal Geosite of Santa Cruz.
RELEASE OF THE PROJECT GEOVERSOS
Launch of the Geoversos project
Launch of the Geoversos project
Launch of the Geoversos project
The month of August also featured the launch of the project GeoVersos.
GeoVersos is an extension project performed by the Araripe GeoPark with the member of the communities. The same is supported by the Pro-rectory of Extension of the Regional University of Cariri-URCA.
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GeoVersos consists in the creation of poems related to the socio-environmental and educative aspect to the geosites. These poems, once completed, will be transcribed into the braille, also aiding in the transmission and creation of material aimed at assisting the visually impaired, and that in a playful way through verses, can be felt in the environments represented.
AUDIO DESCRIPTION IS AVALIABLE ON ARARIPE GEOPARK
Since August, a program of audio description is available on Araripe GeoPark as an alternative for accessibility and interaction with the visually impaired. The project is for purposes of accessibility, to approximate the Araripe GeoPark to the community, and to envolve people with special needs.
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Audio description is a detailed description of objects, landscapes and etc., in this case in all models that represent the Geosites, informing from its composition, specific characteristics like presence or absence of constructions and other details.
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And also the entire team at GeoPark Araripe went through a training about the best forms of interaction and exchange experiences with people with special needs.
Team of Geopark Araripe
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Superintendent
Francisco do Ó Lima Junior
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Executive Director
Nivaldo Soares de Almeida
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Executive Secretary
Pedrina França Pereira
Lazaro Ranieri de Macêdo
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Administrative Director
José Adriano Cruz Saraiva
Eugênio Pacelli Coelho de Sá
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​Comunication
Pedrina França Pereira
Michel Macedo Marques
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Culture
Caroline Campos
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Territorial Development and Geotourism
​Pedro José Rebouças Filhos
Eduardo Da Silva Guimarães
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Geoconservation
​Francisco Idalécio de Freitas
Rafael Celestino Soares
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Geoeducation and Envirommental Education
Maria Neuma Clemente Galvão
Martha Milene Fontenelle
Geonews Drafting team - 7th Edition / 2017
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Textual production
Anderson Carlos
Dalila Mayanna
Davi Catão
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Review
Michel Macedo Marques
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Photos
Acervo GeoPark Araripe
Allysson Pinheiro​
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Design
Erlânio Freire Barros
Anderson Carlos (colaborator)
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