The UNESCO Natural Heritage Program tries to recognize and conserve nature’s most unique, significant, and beautiful phenomena. Natural Heritage sites include places with pristine natural conditions and beautiful natural scenery, geological sites demonstrating the natural history of the earth, and areas with ecological harmony. Since the world’s natural heritage sites are precious assets for humanity, it is every one’s responsibility to educate future generations about the importance of the natural environment, to preserve it, to manage it, and to plan for sustainable development.
- The importance of preserving the world’s natural heritage.
- How to cooperate with international organizations, such as UNESCO.
- Jeju’s unique characteristics and its “Triple Crown” of UNESCO designations, and the relationship with environmental conservation.

- Moderator
YOO Jay Kun (President, Korea National Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations)

- Panelists
Guy MARTINI (World Geoparks)
KIM Hee Hyon (Member, Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Council)
Imbrahim KOMOO (Co-chair, Asia Pacific and Geoparks Network)
LEE Yong Il (President, the Geological Society of Korea)