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The Virtuous Circle of Geodiversity: Application of Geoscience Knowledge for Sustainability in the Framework of the International Geodiversity Day

Rasool Bux Khoso

Rasool Bux Khoso

Department of Earth Sciences, University of TurinTurin, Italy
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Khoso, Rasool Bux
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Arianna Negri

Arianna Negri

Department of Earth Sciences, University of TurinTurin, Italy
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Michele Guerini

Michele Guerini

  • Department of Earth Sciences, University of TurinTurin, Italy
  • EDYTEM, Université Savoie Mont BlancChambéry, France
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Guerini, Michele
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Alizia Mantovani

Alizia Mantovani

CNR-IGG, Institute of Geosciences and GeoresourcesTurin, Italy
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Mantovani, Alizia
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Rasia Shajahan

Rasia Shajahan

Department of Earth Sciences, University of TurinTurin, Italy
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Sara Gentilini

Sara Gentilini

Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Southern DenmarkOdense, Denmark
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Luigi Perotti

Luigi Perotti

Department of Earth Sciences, University of TurinTurin, Italy
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Marco Giardino

Marco Giardino

  • Department of Earth Sciences, University of TurinTurin, Italy
  • Sesia Val Grande UNESCO Global GeoparkVarallo, Italy
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04 gen 2025
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Pubblicato online: 04 gen 2025
Pagine: 95 - 120
Ricevuto: 11 nov 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14746/quageo-2024-0039
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Fig. 1.

Examples of nature–human interactions within different geodiversity contexts of Italy. From top to down: the upper photos show different efforts for performing the viticultural activity in such geodiverse contexts: A – The Nebbiolo vineyards in the sedimentary context of Langhe Hills of central Piemonte; B – the Morgex vineyards at the foot of Mont Blanc in the framework of a metamorphic unit of the Western Alps; central photos show the similar metamorphic context of the SVUGGp in the Western Alps, with different landscapes due to the presence or absence of human activities: C – Extraction site at Montorfano quarry and D – wilderness area in Val Grande; the lower photos show the same environmental context of the Adriatic coastal area of northeastern Italy but with different human footprints: E – Venice lagoon vs F – Venice city. SVUGGp – Sesia Val Grande UNESCO Global Geopark.
Examples of nature–human interactions within different geodiversity contexts of Italy. From top to down: the upper photos show different efforts for performing the viticultural activity in such geodiverse contexts: A – The Nebbiolo vineyards in the sedimentary context of Langhe Hills of central Piemonte; B – the Morgex vineyards at the foot of Mont Blanc in the framework of a metamorphic unit of the Western Alps; central photos show the similar metamorphic context of the SVUGGp in the Western Alps, with different landscapes due to the presence or absence of human activities: C – Extraction site at Montorfano quarry and D – wilderness area in Val Grande; the lower photos show the same environmental context of the Adriatic coastal area of northeastern Italy but with different human footprints: E – Venice lagoon vs F – Venice city. SVUGGp – Sesia Val Grande UNESCO Global Geopark.

Fig. 2.

Selected activities being presented by the Earth Science Department of the University of Turin at the Third International Geodiversity Day: A – audiovisual recording, media interviews, and press releases; B – presentations to the general public and technical meetings with local stakeholders; C – field trips within geosites and geoparks; D – educational activities with schools (GeoDidaLab Ivrea, Italy), E – webpages activated for spreading digital geoscience knowledge on geodiversity (ProGeo Piemonte Turin, Italy).
Selected activities being presented by the Earth Science Department of the University of Turin at the Third International Geodiversity Day: A – audiovisual recording, media interviews, and press releases; B – presentations to the general public and technical meetings with local stakeholders; C – field trips within geosites and geoparks; D – educational activities with schools (GeoDidaLab Ivrea, Italy), E – webpages activated for spreading digital geoscience knowledge on geodiversity (ProGeo Piemonte Turin, Italy).

Fig. 3.

Application of the dynamic geodiversity concept within the Alpine region for understanding environmental changes, human impacts, and the need for regulations.
Application of the dynamic geodiversity concept within the Alpine region for understanding environmental changes, human impacts, and the need for regulations.

Fig. 4.

A hierarchical representation of geodiversity elements: blue indicates classes from OGN, yellow from GSML, and red from SWEET. GSML – GeoScienceML; OGN – OntoGeonous.
A hierarchical representation of geodiversity elements: blue indicates classes from OGN, yellow from GSML, and red from SWEET. GSML – GeoScienceML; OGN – OntoGeonous.

Fig. 5.

The role of geosystem services.
The role of geosystem services.

Fig. 6.

Overview of the geosystem services.
Overview of the geosystem services.

Fig. 7.

Geosystem services mapping process.
Geosystem services mapping process.

Fig. 8.

Geosystem services map of Alagna Valsesia.
Geosystem services map of Alagna Valsesia.

Fig. 9.

Distribution of geosystem services in Alagna Valsesia.
Distribution of geosystem services in Alagna Valsesia.

Fig. 10.

Cultural geoheritage and educational activities in the Chiusella Valley: A – Some of the mineral collection of the Traversella mining site (source: Mauro Palomba); B – Torre Cives tower, on the top of Monti Pelati ridge (source: authors contribution; C – Canoe educational activity on the Morainic Area geosite – Lake Alice Superiore.
Cultural geoheritage and educational activities in the Chiusella Valley: A – Some of the mineral collection of the Traversella mining site (source: Mauro Palomba); B – Torre Cives tower, on the top of Monti Pelati ridge (source: authors contribution; C – Canoe educational activity on the Morainic Area geosite – Lake Alice Superiore.

Fig. 11.

Since the 17th century, with the Rosario Fiorito procession to the Sesia Glacier, Monte Rosa (source: Alagna Valsesia Tourism Office).
Since the 17th century, with the Rosario Fiorito procession to the Sesia Glacier, Monte Rosa (source: Alagna Valsesia Tourism Office).

Fig. 12.

The four steps of the virtuous circle of geodiversity.
The four steps of the virtuous circle of geodiversity.
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