Wed. May 25, 2016 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM 101A (1F)

Convener:*Takayuki Ogata(Faculty of Education, University of the Ryukyus), Takeyuki Ueki(Faculty of Risk and Crisis Management, Chiba Institute of Science), Tetsuya Waragai(Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Nihon University), Yoshihiro Hiramatsu(Faculty of Natural System, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University), Takayuki Arima(Department of Tourism Management, Faculty of Economics, Teikyo University), Marekazu Ohno(Unzen Volcanic Area Geopark Promotion Office), Noritaka Matsubara(Graduate School of Regional Resource Management, University of Hyogo), Chair:Tetsuya Waragai(Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Nihon University)

This session targets interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary discussion on geopark, involving geoheritage, geodiversity, geoconservation, geotourism, sustainable development, governance, risk management, science communication and geoscientific education. These topics contribute to scientific and attractive activities in geoparks.