Cross-Channel Geopark Ambassador Charter
Become a Cross-Channel Geopark Ambassador
The Cross-Channel Geopark is a unique partnership celebrating the remarkable chalk landscapes and the Channel connecting us across the UK and France.
Led by the Kent Downs National Landscape and the Parc Naturel Régional des Caps et Marais d’Opale, we’re working together to achieve UNESCO Global Geopark status — international recognition that will help us protect, promote, and better understand our shared geological, cultural, and natural heritage.
By signing the Cross-Channel Geopark Charter, and becoming a Cross-Channel Geopark Ambassador or advocate, you’re pledging your support for this ambitious vision and stepping into a valued role as a Ambassador. It’s a chance to stand up for the landscape you love, share its stories, and inspire others to get involved.
Why Join as a Cross-Channel Geopark Ambassador or advocate?
Whether you choose to be a hands-on Ambassador or a passionate Advocate, you’ll become part of a vibrant, cross-border community dedicated to celebrating and protecting our unique chalk landscapes. Both roles are equally valuable — just different ways to get involved and make an impact.
Ambassadors take a lead role in public engagement, sharing knowledge, delivering events, and representing the Cross-Channel Geopark directly. They receive free tailored training, exclusive resources, and the official Ambassador logo to use proudly.
You’ll also become part of a fantastic community of existing Ambassadors already making a difference. Meet them in our Ambassador directory!
Advocates champion the Cross-Channel Geopark’s values in their own settings—whether through networks, workplaces, or community groups—with flexible involvement and support tailored to their needs, and the official Supporter logo to demonstrate their commitment.
Benefits for both Ambassadors and Advocates include:
- Official recognition on the Geopark website and partner sites
- A digital welcome pack, certificate, and branded materials like badges and stickers
- Permission to use a dedicated Cross-Channel Geopark logo (Ambassadors use the official Ambassador logo; advocates have a complementary version) with guidance to ensure consistent and confident use
- Invitations to exclusive events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and networking opportunities across the UK and France
- Access to Geopark stories, news, data, and promotional support to enrich your own activities
- Opportunities to be involved in cross-border projects, festivals, and celebrations
- Access to optional training on geology, storytelling, inclusion, and engagement
- Opportunities to influence the Cross-Channel Geopark’s future through feedback and participation in planning and advisory groups
- A chance to connect with a like-minded network of people passionate about nature, culture, and sustainable futures
Additional benefits exclusive to Cross-Channel Geopark Ambassadors:
- Access to microgrants to support public-facing events and activities
- Priority invitations to advanced training and ambassador-only events
- Opportunities to take part in the annual Cross-Channel Geopark Festival and cross-border Cross-Channel Ambassador exchanges
Join us today and help protect, promote, and celebrate this extraordinary landscape—your way, your pace, your impact.