via Vietnam Net, 12 April 2021: A proposed plan to create a Unesco Geopark in Vietnam’s Quang Ngai province has been officially been cancelled. There was an archaeological component to proposed Ly Son-Sa Huynh Geopark.
Despite having prepared a dossier for the UNESCO recognition of the Ly Son-Sa Huynh Global Geo-Park last November, local authorities have shelved plans to apply for the park’s recognition after years of efforts.
Chairman of the Quang Ngai provincial People’s Committee, Dang Van Minh, confirmed the province was ending the recognition efforts at a press conference on Wednesday, stating the park, which covers 4,600sq.km, would be used for various socio-economic development purposes.
He said the province had a working session with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the assessment of the park, and the provincial Party standing committee would give a decision on the halt of development activities related to the park later.
Source: Quang Ngai Province shelves UNESCO geopark recognition plans
