The 3 Asia-Pacific GeoparkSJeju Symposium

September 7~13, 2013, Jeju KAL Hotel in Jeju city, Jeju, Korea

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

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I. Invitation“Welcome to the 3rd Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Jeju Symposium!”

Destructions of the environment can devastate human life and thus trouble all over the globe. We're in need for our effort, understanding the global environment better and trying to live along with the nature. Sustaining development, including well preserved nature and acknowledging the importance of the nature through constant education has become our core responsibility.

It is Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial commitment to preserve our nature within Geoparks Program, sharing ideas and researches on global environment with scientists and experts in their respective fields.

The 3rd Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Jeju Symposium clearly is a venue for participants, revaluing our environment, interchanging with other geoparks and expanding international cooperation to a much greater level. The symposium will benefit those current member scholars and managing staff of Global Geoparks as well as future prospective members of local scholars and managing staff.

Please join us at the 3rd Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Jeju Symposium and enjoy yourself with the beauty of Jeju and share your idea for the direction of future development of Geoparks Program.

Thank you very much.

Woo, Keun-minHonorary Chair, Organizing CommitteeGovernor, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

The 3rd Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Jeju Symposium will be held in Jeju island, Korea from September 7 to 13, 2013. The environmental treasure island Jeju with recognitions as UNESCO Bio Sphere Reserve (2002), UNESCO Natural Heritage Site (2007) and Global Geoparks Network (2010) has successfully hosted the IUCN World Conservation Congress here in Jeju in September 2012, inviting the world's renowned scholars and environmental experts.

The rapid worldwide urbanization has brought global climate changes and much sooner environmental destructions.

“Warm Greetings from the 3rd Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Jeju Symposium!”

Natural Heritage Site (2007) and Global Geoparks Network (2010), and Jeju has been a test bed for various UNESCO programs. The 3rd Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Jeju Symposium is an excellent venue for sustainable developments, conserving and utilizing environ-ments effectively with newer paradigm of coexistence among human and environment.

Island of Jeju has been blessed with abundant scientific values over geological features, ecology, culture and history with Mt. Hallasan as its center. With various natural resource oriented programs in operation, Jeju will provide abundant scientific and theoretical experi-ences, and a successful role model of geoparks, objecting effective conservation and utilization.

Jeju Symposium proudly represents unique Jeju thematic activities while maintaining originality of general meeting and its continui-ty. Please join us at the 3rd Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Jeju Symposium, the turning point for geotourism and expansion of awareness of geoparks, enjoy yourself with the beauty of Jeju and share your idea for the direction of future development of Geoparks Program.

See you in Jeju and thank you very much.

Woo, Kyung Sik Chair, Organizing CommitteeProfessor, Kangwon National University

On behalf of the Preparatory committee, I am very pleased to invite all of you to the 3rd Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Jeju Symposium, which will be held in Global Geoparks, Jeju, Korea.

The changing world today is faced with a much wider scope of interchange with our mother nature, climate, society, culture and knowledge and information. The severe level and speed of environmental destruction has exceeded our anticipation. Such changes have led us to retrospect human life, to revalue the environmental significance and to cooperate for further regional network vitalization.

Jeju's distinctive worldwide beauty has been recognized with UNESCO Bio Sphere Reserve (2002), UNESCO

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II. Overview

III. Program at a Glance

IV. Important Dates

The 3rd Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network Jeju SymposiumFor the Innovation of the APGNSeptember 7 (Sat) ~ 13 (Fri), 2013 (Official Program : September 9 ~ 11)Jeju KAL Hotel in Jeju city, Jeju, Korea(Geopark Fair - Folklore & Natural Museum Jeju Special Self-Governing Province)Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, APGN Steering CommitteeAPGN 2013 Symposium Organizing Committeewww.apgn2013.org

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April 26, 2013 June 7, 2013

August 3, 2013

Post-conferenceExcursion

(Sep.12–13)

Sep. 7 Sep. 8 Sep. 9 Sep. 10 Sep. 11 Sep. 12~13

OpeningCeremony &

SpecialLectures I

Sessions

Registration

*APGNAdvisory

Committeemeeting

(14:00-18:00)

*APGNCoordinationCommittee

meeting

*GGNSecretariatmeeting

A workshopfor KoreanGeoparks

Mid-conference Excursion

Sessions

SpecialLectures II

New GGNmember

Ceremony &Conference

Dinner

ClosingCeremony& Farewell

Party

*Above programs are subject to change.※ Geopark Fair : Sep. 8 ~ 9

Abstract Submission for APGN 2013 Symposium is now open and available to download the submission form at the official website (www.apgn2013.org). Please fill out the abstract submission form and send us back to the secretariat via e-mail (apgn2013@apgn2013.org) or fax (+82-64-735-1098) by April 19, 2013.

April 19, 2013

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V. Session Topics

Management, communication and networking within and among geoparks1) Innovation and improvement of geopark management system and infrastructures2) Evaluation (assessment) of visitors' trend and its application to geopark management3) Establishment of local, regional and international networking and cooperation4) Education and training of geopark community (local people)5) Establishment of cooperation among local communities

Education and geotourism for sustainable development1) Development of themes and methods for education and geotourism2) Development of outdoor activity for education of geosciences and natural environments3) Storytelling at geosites linked with intangible (historical and cultural) heritages4) Successful cases of interpretation board and education programs5) Events and festivals in geoparks6) Museum and exhibition galleries

Conservation and interpretation of geoheritages1) Strategy for conservation of geoheritages (including land-use planning on the periphery of geosites)2) Development of monitoring systems3) Mitigation strategies or practices for geoharzards and geodiversity deterioration in geoparks4) Restoration of geoheritages5) Results of scientific researches in geoparks (finding new geoheritage sites)6) Other efforts to advance our knowledge about geoheritages and related nature (geoharzards, climate change, etc.)

Community involvement and economic development in geoparks1) Socio-economic effects of community involvement in geoparks2) Strategy to improve community involvement to act as guides and accommodation providers3) Strategy to promote employment of local people and sales of local products4) Establishment and operation of partnership program5) Marketing strategy of geotourism

New and aspiring geoparks1) Introduction to geopark candidate sites or potential geopark sites2) Establishment of new geoparks

Special issues on JeJu Island Geopark1) Research and monitoring of Jeju Geopark2) Geotourism in Jeju Global Geopark3) Management and Utilization of UNESCO International Protected Areas4) Utilization of Jeju Global Geopark : The example of Suweolbong5) Future plan of Jeju Geopark

Innovation Within APGN

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VI. Exhibition

APGN 2013 Symposium

09:00-17:00, September 8 ~ 9, 2013* Installing : September 7, Dismantling : September 9 (after 17:00)

Folklore & Natural Museum Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (http://museum.jeju.go.kr)

The Main Venue (Jeju KAL Hotel) ⇒ Geopark Fair (5 min. by walk)

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$ 200 / 1 booth

- Size : W5,000mm X D5,000mm X H2,500mm- Organization’s name on a banner (4,800mm X 500mm)- 1 electric outlet (2-hole, 220 V Single Phase), 1KW- 2 desks(1,800mm X 900mm) and 4 plastic chairs

Tax & Basic Specifications included

* Standard booth fee does NOT include APGN 2013 Symposium registration fee.

- 1st deadline : / 2nd deadline : August 3, 2013* 2nd application will be progressed depending on the 1st application’s result.

- Complete the Geopark Fair application form (It is available to download at the official website : www.apgn2013.org) and send it to APGN 2013 Symposium Secretariat by e-mail ( apgn2013@apgn2013.org) or fax (+82-64-735-1098).- Please attach a copy of the remittance statement including the Organization’s name to this form.

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VII. Symposium Fieldtrips

* These courses are subject to change without prior notice.* The applications will be taken on a first-come, first serve basis.

* The symposium fieldtrips will be cancelled if the minimum number of persons are not reached.

* One-day registration is not available.* Completion of payment must be received before June 7 for Early Registration.

※ For more convenient and faster registration, on-line registration is highly recommended.※ Please visit our official website(www.apgn2013.org) for further details at a later date.

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(Accommodation fee NOT included)

VIII. Registration

(by June 7) (by August 3)

* Registration Fee cover : Admission to all sessions, Official/social events, Geopark fair, Mid-conference excursion, Luncheons and a symposium kit.

Jeju World Natural Heritage Center – Pyosun Folk Village –Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) & Hanyeo (Women Divers)Diving Performance – Manjanggul (Cave) – Hanyeo Museum

Mt. Halla Eorimok Trail – Suwolbong – Altteureu Airfield– Dragon Head Shore – Mt. Sanbang

Sep. 10 (Tue)

Sep. 12 (Thu)

Sep. 13 (Fri)

Sep. 9 (Mon)

Sep. 11 (Wed)

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Hwasun Port Cruise (Hallim Park in case of rain) – CheonjiyeonWaterfall – Seogwipo Formation & Saeseom Island Trekking –Jeju Stone Culture Park

Jeju Onggi Village (Josu-ri) – Jeju Olle Tour – MosulpoTraditional Market

Saryeoni Forest – Jeju National Museum – ShoppingCenter (Mokkwanaji – Underground Shopping Complex)

Participants may register by completing the on-line registration through our official website(www.apgn2013.org) or sending the completed registration form along with the receipt of the registration fee payment to the secretariat by Email(registration@apgn2013.org) or fax(+82-64-735-1098).

All presenters either oral or poster presentation(s) MUST complete the registration and remit the required registration fee in order to be remained in the final program.

IX. Organizing Committee

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Mr. Keun-min Woo

Prof. Kyung Sik Woo

Mr. Man Seang Kang

Prof. Young Kwan Sohn

Prof. Seok Hoon Yoon

Prof. Sung Hyo Yun

Prof. Min Huh

Prof. Sung Jong Moon

Mr. Choong Jin Oh

Dr. Soo Jae Lee

Ms. Seon Hwa Jeong

Mr. Gyu Seong Lee

Mr. Kyeong Ho Moon

Mr. Seok Gun Hong

Ms. Eun-Young Kim

Mr. Sung Hoon Kim

Jeju Governor

Kangwon National University

Chairman of Hallailbo

Gyeongsang National University

Jeju National University

Pusan National University

Chonnam National University

Halla University

Jeju Provincial Council

Korea Environment Institute

Ministry of Environment

Korea National Park Service

Jeju Tourism Organization

Jeju Tourism Association

Korean National Commission for UNESCO

Jeju Government

Chair

Members

Tel: +82-64-735-1036 / Fax: +82-64-735-1098E-mail : apgn2013@apgn2013.org / Website : www.apgn2013.org