Work begins on the Bingöl Geopark Project (Binjeopark) in Türkiye
Bingöl Geopark (Binjeopark) Project meeting (Source: BÜ-EÇDAM)
Carlo Cariaga
24 Feb 2025
Work has officially begun on a geothermal-supported Geopark Project in Bingöl, Türkiye, for which a feasibility study and a promotional workshop are planned.
Work has officially begun on the Bingöl Geopark (Binjeopark) Project, which aims to establish a geopark integrated with geothermal resources in Bingöl, Türkiye. The project is being carried out by the Geopark Working Group of Bingöl University’s Energy, Environment, and Natural Disasters Research Center and Application Center (BÜ-EÇDAM),
The project took its first steps with a meeting coordinated by the Bingöl Governorship’s Projects and Investment Office. During this meeting, a brief presentation was given on the Bingöl Geopark Project, emphasizing its significant contribution to the national and international promotion of Bingöl. Among the initial steps planned within the project, it was decided to conduct a feasibility study to assess Bingöl’s geopark potential and to organize a promotional workshop.
Additionally, a decision was made to establish the Bingöl Geopark Sub-Commission to ensure the project progresses systematically and in a coordinated manner. Moving forward, the geopark efforts will be carried out under the supervision of this commission.
It was highlighted that Bingöl holds great potential in terms of geothermal and natural heritage. and the project is expected to create significant opportunities for sustainable tourism and scientific research in the region.
Source: BÜ-EÇDAM via our Turkish language platform JeotermalHaberler
