GeoMôn’s strategic alliance

The GeoMôn UNESCO Global Geopark Strategic Alliance is dedicated to upholding the values and standards of the UNESCO Global Geopark designation.

Our vision is to enhance the environmental, cultural, and socio-economic well-being of Ynys Môn through sustainable practices, community engagement, and strategic partnerships.

We aim to ensure that GeoMôn remains a model of excellence in geopark management and a source of pride for the island.

The Strategic Alliance is established to:

Ensure compliance with UNESCO’s “Green” standards for each Global Geopark revalidation.
Maximise the socio-economic and environmental benefits of UNESCO Global Geopark status for Ynys Môn.
Support the GeoMôn Board of Trustees in effectively representing the island at UNESCO by fulfilling obligations and recommendations.
Assist the GeoMôn Development Worker in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities.
Support the implementation of relevant recommendations from UNESCO revalidation inspections, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Leverage UNESCO Global Geopark status to create opportunities for Ynys Môn.
Strengthen and optimise GeoMôn’s partnership initiatives for the benefit of stakeholders and the island.
Support GeoMôn and Ynys Môn throughout UNESCO revalidation inspections

Terms of Reference

TORS Geopark Strategic Partnership Download

Members currently are;

Martin Schwaller, GeoMôn (Chair)

Iwan Kellett, GeoMôn Development Officer

A Geomôn board member (this might be a different member each quarter depending on agenda)

Gary Pritchard, IOACC; Leader of the Council

Andy Godber, IOACC; Head of Tourism

Christian Brand, IOACC; Head of Economic Development

Linda Osti, Bangor University School of Business

Kelly Parry, CEO Oriel Môn

Dafydd Gruffyd, CEO Menter Môn