Plano de ação para tornar o Projeto Geopark Uberaba – Terra de Gigantes membro da Rede dos Geoparques Mundiais da UNESCO

Abstract

This dissertation aimed to developed an action plan for the application of the Uberaba Geopark - Terras de Gigantes Project to the UNESCO World Geoparks Network. Thus, the actions carried out by the Project team were identified, as well as action proposals were made - based on the thematic axes listed by UNESCO - to guide the team. Among the proposed actions are: creation of the legal structure, development of educational programs, geoconservation and community involvement strategies, consolidation of tourism and dissemination of the Project. Thus, together with the actions, it was possible to identify the potential that the city of Uberaba has in being a member of this network, due to its rich geological, cultural and historical heritage. It is concluded that, after implementing the action plan, the Uberaba Geopark has a feasible chance of joining the Network.