WHO WE ARE

The CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC STUDY AND RESEARCH IN GEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY GEOPARK UBERABA is a non-profit association, of private law, with administrative and financial autonomy, which is governed by its bylaws and by the applicable legislation.

Its purposes consist of:



  • Research and experimental development in social and human sciences;
  • Research and development in archaeology; Geological surveying activities;
  • Restoration and conservation of historical sites and buildings;
  • Other unspecified professional, scientific, and technical activities;
  • Training and professional development; Organization of fairs, conferences, exhibitions, and celebrations;
  • Studies and research in Paleozoology, Paleobotany, Paleobiogeography, Paleoecology, and Paleontology;
  • Developing training, updating, and professional capacity-building programs;
  • Organizing and promoting studies, projects, programs, research, and extension activities;
  • Developing collaborative programs, internships, and research with colleges, universities, technical and vocational schools;
  • Creating new non-profit experimental models for production, trade, employment, and credit;
  • Dedicating efforts to Geoconservation and promoting Education and Sustainable Economic Development through Tourism; Integration into government programs;
  • Conservation, enhancement, and dissemination of cultural and natural heritage.

Mission

										To contribute to the protection, enhancement, and promotion of natural and cultural heritage, with a special emphasis on geological heritage, aiming to deepen and disseminate scientific knowledge, fostering tourism and the sustainable development of the Geopark Uberaba Terra de Gigantes territory.	
									


Vision

										To be recognized as a distinguished and renowned entity by the local, regional, national, and international community, as a promoter of sustainable economic development in the territory through the management of the Geopark Uberaba, following UNESCO´s guidelines.	
									


Values

										• Environmental protection
• Sustainable development
• Quality of services
• Equity and equality in user treatment
• Technical competence and professionalism
• Innovation
• Teamwork and networking
• Environmental responsibility	
									


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