The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the appointment of Suzana Fajmut Štrucl from Slovenia to the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council for the 2026–2030 term. The council is responsible for advising the Director-General on the strategy and management of Global Geoparks, which are territories with geological heritage of international significance. This appointment underscores Slovenia's growing influence in international geological heritage conservation and its commitment to the sustainable development of its natural and cultural landscapes.
Ms. Fajmut Štrucl, a prominent figure in Slovenian heritage management, joins a group of international experts tasked with evaluating new nominations and revalidating existing sites within the International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme. Her inclusion highlights the success of Slovenia’s Karavanke and Idrija Geoparks and signals a stronger focus on integrating scientific research with community-based conservation across Europe.
