Media Invitation: Geoheritage Values in a World of Resource Extraction Webinars
Boulder, Colo., USA: Join the Geological Society of America (GSA) for two special Geoheritage Pardee Symposium webinars featuring international experts exploring the complex relationships between geoheritage, resource extraction, sustainability, and cultural values.
From Indigenous knowledge and UNESCO Global Geoparks to historic mining landscapes and critical mineral resources, these webinars will explore how we can meet society's growing demand for Earth's resources while recognizing and conserving the geological heritage that makes these places so valuable.
Part I | Tuesday, 12 November 2026
1–3 p.m. MST
Featured Talks
- Geoheritage and Public Understanding of Mining Steve Semken
- Building a Global Bridge Between Geoheritage and Culture Carles Canet
- Linking Geosymbols and Geosites in Northwestern Mexico Jorge Alberto Miros-Gómez
- Learning from Indigenous Communities to Sustainably Manage Global Geoparks Emmaline Rosado González
Part II | Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Noon–1:30 p.m. MST
Featured Talks
- Resource Exploitation Challenges in the Brazilian Amazon Cisnea Basilio
- Geoconservation by Reusing Mining Waste Lívia Caetano
- The Role of Extractive Industry in our Collective Geoheritage John Calder
- From a Heritage of Tin to a Future with Lithium Kevin Page
The Geoheritage Pardee Symposium Webinar Series is presented in association with GSA Connects 2026 and ProGEO, the International Association for the Conservation of Geological Heritage.
About the Geological Society of America
The Geological Society of America (GSA) is a global professional society with more than 18,000 members across over 100 countries. As a leading voice for the geosciences, GSA advances the understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and fosters collaboration among scientists, educators, and policymakers. GSA publishes Geology, the top-ranked geology journal, along with a diverse portfolio of scholarly journals, books, and conference proceedings—several of which rank among Amazon’s top 100 best-selling geology titles.
