The Nisyros Geopark was included in the Network of the UNESCO Global Geoparks, at the most recent meeting of the International Organization.

As the Mayor of Nisyros, Christopher Koroneos, notes, in a press release, “This international recognition is a top moment for our island and highlights not only the unique natural and cultural wealth of Nisyros, but also the importance of the surrounding island, and the importance of the surrounding, Geopark, composing a rare geological mosaic unique in the world and paves the way for further protection and promotion. “

The Mayor of Nisyros stresses that “it is an opportunity to ensure that the natural beauty and geological heritage of our island will remain intact, while at the same time creating sustainable growth prospects for the local community. It is a great responsibility, as it confirms the need for the implementation of strict and integrated strategies of preservation and protection of the natural environment, geological formations and cultural wealth of Nisyros. “

Nisyros Geopark is a living workshop of natural processes, with unique geological formations and natural landscapes shaped by volcanic processes. “The protection of these natural resources is vital, not only for the preservation of natural heritage, but also to ensure a sustainable future for the younger generations,” the island’s mayor adds.

Nisyros’s candidacy dossier was submitted in November 2021 with the scientific support of associates from the NCSR (Professor of Law Friday and Professor Nastos Panagiotis) and the International University of Greece (Professor Emanouloudis Dimitrios).

The supplementary data was submitted in January 2025 for the final evaluation of the Geopark.