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Open research questions in Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation

56 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 959 Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • There is a need to integrate geodiversity into conservation and management instruments. The identification and characterization of geosites can inform education and geotourism initiatives. The study area is subject to coastal erosion and other geological processes.

    Coastal Geoheritage in Southern Brazil: Scientific Perspectives from the Northern Coastal Plain of Rio Grande do Sul · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can be conducted to assess the effectiveness of geoconservation programs. The study's methodology can be applied to other regions with similar hydrological heritage.

    Hydrological Heritage and Geoconservation in Plateau Areas of the Brazilian Northeastern Semiarid Region · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of recognition by local populations and public administrators has contributed to the degradation of its Sites of Hydrological Interest (SHI). There is a need for geoconservation in the spring areas of the Martins-Portalegre Plateau.

    Hydrological Heritage and Geoconservation in Plateau Areas of the Brazilian Northeastern Semiarid Region · 2026 · DOI

  • The region poses significant challenges to its fragile ecosystem due to intense economic and military activities. Climate change is enabling access to new maritime routes and abundant natural resources, leading to international rivalry. The Arctic's future depends on the ability to balance environmental protection and economic ambitions.

    Geopolityka Arktyki: historia, teoria i wymiar współczesny · 2026 · DOI

  • Developing a framework that can be applied to microtidal and fetch-limited conditions. Integrating geomorphological, ecological, and anthropogenic aspects.

    Development and application of the Eco-Geomorphological Dune Value Index (EGDVI) for assessment of conservation status: a pilot case at the Strandzha Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of conserving and recovering functional landscapes - The paper highlights the need for a conscious governance of territories - The concept of 'paesaggio-sistema' poses challenges for its application to other territories

    Geografie in transizione: paesaggi, rappresentazioni e mutamenti territoriali · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests that future research should examine the long-term implications of geoheritage recognition and tourism development. The analysis highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the relationships between heritage-making trajectories and tourism-oriented resource trajectories.

    Intersecting heritage and tourism trajectories: territorial dynamics of geoheritage in UNESCO-labeled landscapes · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the complex dynamics of geoheritage recognition and tourism development. The analysis highlights the need for a more systematic examination of heritage awareness, value hierarchies, and institutional constraints.

    Intersecting heritage and tourism trajectories: territorial dynamics of geoheritage in UNESCO-labeled landscapes · 2026 · DOI

  • Å se på hvordan geografi som universitetsfag kan videreutvikles - Å diskutere hvordan rekrutteringen til faget kan forbedres

    Geografi som universitetsfag, faglig sammensetning og organisasjon · 1983 · DOI

  • Mangelen på nye stillinger for geografer - Aldersstrukturen er ugunstig sett fra et rekrutteringssynspunkt

    Geografi som universitetsfag, faglig sammensetning og organisasjon · 1983 · DOI

  • The survey documents geotourism potential assessment methods and geosite evaluation approaches but lacks validation studies comparing predicted geotourism success with actual visitation, economic outcomes, and geoconservation impacts at coal heritage sites. Research should establish quantitative benchmarks for evaluating the effectiveness of coal-geoheritage development initiatives in different regions.

    Patterns of coal-related geoheritage: A bibliographical survey · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies geoheritage complexity in urban settings and quaternary urban geology applications but does not address scalability of coal-heritage site assessment methods from single locations (e.g., Sawahlunto) to regional or continental coal basins. Research should develop scalable evaluation protocols applicable to extensive coal-bearing sedimentary systems in Southeast Asia and other global regions with large coal deposits.

    Patterns of coal-related geoheritage: A bibliographical survey · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited digital innovation and inadequate technological access among MSMEs in geotourism. Lack of knowledge about the application of AI in marketing among MSMEs.

    Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Digital Marketing To Enhance Msme Competitiveness in Geotourism: A Participatory Training Model in The Pangandaran Geopark · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in policy implementation for the management of TCUGGp. The study finds that regulations and policies supporting geopark management are still minimal for each of TCUGGp's main features.

    North Sumatra Provincial Government Policy for the Management of Toba Caldera UNESCO Global Geopark (TCUGGp) · 2026 · DOI

  • Further investigations on Mount Ağrı and surroundings may reveal additional lava tubes. The study suggests that similar investigations can contribute to the sustainable management of Türkiye’s volcanic geological heritage.

    The First Surveyed Lava Tube on Mount Ağrı Volcano (Türkiye): A Geological Heritage Assessment of the Ice Cave · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of systematic surveys and mappings of lava tubes on Mount Ağrı volcano. The study identifies a gap in the understanding of lava tube formation and evolution in the region.

    The First Surveyed Lava Tube on Mount Ağrı Volcano (Türkiye): A Geological Heritage Assessment of the Ice Cave · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate and conserve the region's geological heritage. The region's geotourism potential is not fully understood. There is a lack of comprehensive assessment of the anthropogenic threats to the region's geological heritage.

    Adıyaman İlinin Jeolojik Miras ve Jeoturizm Potansiyeli / Geological Heritage and Geotourism Potential of Adıyaman Province · 2026 · DOI

  • The preservation of the Delikkaya Travertine Bridge is challenging due to its location and geological structure. The study of the bridge's geological significance is challenging due to the lack of prior research.

    Delikkaya (Bakırcıoğlu, Yıldızeli, Sivas) Doğal Traverten Köprüsü: Korunması Gereken Bir Jeolojik Miras / Delikkaya (Bakırcıoğlu, Yıldızeli, Sivas) Natural Travertine Bridge: A Geological Heritage to Preserve · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the geological significance of the Delikkaya Travertine Bridge. There is a need to preserve geological heritage sites.

    Delikkaya (Bakırcıoğlu, Yıldızeli, Sivas) Doğal Traverten Köprüsü: Korunması Gereken Bir Jeolojik Miras / Delikkaya (Bakırcıoğlu, Yıldızeli, Sivas) Natural Travertine Bridge: A Geological Heritage to Preserve · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the canyon's geological heritage and geotourism potential - Prior studies have not fully assessed the canyon's significance for geoscience education

    Kapıkaya Kanyonu’nun (Adana, Karaisalı) Jeolojik Miras ve Jeoturizm Potansiyeli / Geological Heritage and Geotourism Potential of Kapıkaya Canyon (Adana, Karaisalı) · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the understanding of fairy chimneys in fluvial deposits. Previous studies have focused on volcanic areas, leaving a lack of knowledge on the formation mechanisms of fairy chimneys in fluvial deposits.

    Akarsu Çökellerinde Gelişen Peribacalarının Jeomorfoturizm Açısından Değerlendirilmesi: Uşak-Eşme Örneği / Evaluation of Fairy Chimneys Developed in Fluvial Deposits in Terms of Geomorphotourism: The Uşak–Eşme Case · 2026 · DOI

  • The Arctic was previously considered a marginal area in geopolitical theories. There is a need to analyze historical and contemporary geopolitical theories related to the Arctic.

    Geopolityka Arktyki: historia, teoria i wymiar współczesny · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies comparing the species composition and diversity patterns of different park types. There is a need to evaluate the importance of urban parks in maintaining biodiversity.

    Farklı Park Tipolojilerinde Tür Kompozisyonu ve Çeşitlilik Örüntüleri: Düzce Örneği · 2026 · DOI

  • The study only involved 67 pre-service mathematics teachers. The study was limited to a single case design. The study did not investigate the long-term effects of the digital activities.

    Matematik Öğretmen Adaylarının Geometri Öğretimine Yönelik Dijital Etkinlik Tasarımlarının SAMR Modeli Çerçevesinde İncelenmesi · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the use of technology in education, with technology often being used in a superficial way. The study highlights the need for support in taking pedagogical risks and achieving radical transformation.

    Matematik Öğretmen Adaylarının Geometri Öğretimine Yönelik Dijital Etkinlik Tasarımlarının SAMR Modeli Çerçevesinde İncelenmesi · 2026 · DOI

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