Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark
UNESCO Global Geopark
UNESCO Global Geoparks are internationally recognised places with unique geology, landscapes, history, and culture. Geoparks are managed with a focus on education, conservation, sustainable tourism and community engagement.
Geosites
A geosite is an area from a few square meters to a few square kilometres in size that has geological and scientific importance and whose geological character (mineral, structural, geomorphological, physiographic) meets one or more exceptional criteria.
Code of Practice
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Global Geopark in Ireland work with the tourism sector to develop an ethos and practice of sustainability. With the Burren Ecotourism Network, the Geopark is raising the standard of sustainable practices among tourism businesses across the entire destination of the Geopark and across all types of businesses. To achieve this, Geopark Code of Practice for Sustainable Tourism has been developed.
Life on the Edge, created in collaboration with Cracking Light Productions, is a short film series that explores the extraordinary wildlife and plant life that call the majestic Cliffs of Moher home. Perched on the edge of the Atlantic, the cliffs are a living, thriving ecosystem where thousands of creatures, insects, and rare flora find refuge. Through Life on the Edge, we invite you to discover the remarkable stories of resilience and adaptation that unfold daily along Ireland’s iconic cliffs.
Watch the full Life on the Edge series now on our YouTube channel.