ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Global Geoparks Network

Okay kiddo, imagine there are a bunch of really cool places on Earth that people like to visit because they have unique rocks, cool landscapes, and interesting stories about how they were made. These places are called geoparks.

Now, geoparks from all around the world have decided to work together and become friends. They've created a big group called the "Global Geoparks Network" (GGN). It's like a secret club for geoparks, but it's not a secret because everyone knows about it.

The GGN helps geoparks learn from each other and share their scientific knowledge with people who visit them. It's like when you show your friends your cool toy and they say "Wow, that's amazing! How does it work?" The GGN helps geoparks answer those kinds of questions about rocks and landforms.

Because the GGN helps geoparks get to know each other better, it makes it easier for people to travel to lots of different geoparks around the world. It's like having a map that shows you all the super cool places you can go to see amazing rocks and landscapes.

So, remember: the Global Geoparks Network is a group of really cool places on Earth that are friends and like to help each other out so people can learn about rocks and landforms from all around the world.