Upcoming Events
Upcoming events related to Silti-Butajera Geopark and geopark initiatives in Ethiopia and Eastern Africa include:
In 2026, Ethiopia continues its commitment to geopark development with ongoing capacity-building workshops and stakeholder engagement activities organized in collaboration with UNESCO and the Ministry of Tourism. These events focus on geopark governance, geotourism promotion, and sustainable community development.
A high-level international workshop held in Addis Ababa in June 2025 helped set the stage for upcoming events, including follow-up forums and training sessions planned across 2026 for Ethiopian geopark sites such as Silti-Butajera.
Globally, UNESCO Global Geoparks Network holds biennial conferences and advisory committee meetings, with the next key events in 2026 including the 18th International European Geoparks Conference scheduled for September 16-18 in Finland and additional technical trainings on geoparks.
Ethiopia’s submissions of the Silti-Butajera site among its five nominated UNESCO Global Geoparks indicate prioritization for formal evaluation and recognition processes, with related workshops expected through 2026.
Tourism and geoconservation events in 2026 may also incorporate Silti-Butajera as a case study or participant location through regional tourism fairs and scientific meetings.
These upcoming events emphasize advancing geopark recognition, scientific exchange, community capacity building, and geotourism development for Silti-Butajera and other Ethiopian geoparks in 2026 and beyond.