Cross-Channel Geopark Partner Charter

Put your business on the map – become a Cross-Channel Geopark Partner

The Cross-Channel Geopark is a unique partnership celebrating the remarkable chalk landscapes and the Channel connecting us across the UK and France.

It brings together the Kent Downs National Landscape and the Parc Naturel Régional des Caps et Marais d’Opale to celebrate the stunning chalk landscapes and the Channel that connects us. Together, we’re working towards UNESCO Global Geopark status, and we’re inviting values-aligned businesses to be part of the journey.

By signing the Cross-Channel Geopark Partner Charter, you’ll be joining a growing community of tourism, transport, hospitality, creative and local businesses committed to protecting our shared landscapes. You’ll show customers, staff, and visitors you care about people, planet, and place. And in return, you’ll gain access to a package of support, recognition, and meaningful opportunities.

Why become a Cross-Channel Geopark Partner?

Becoming a Cross-Channel Geopark Partner means joining a growing network of passionate, place-based businesses connected by something bigger — chance to align your brand with the Cross-Channel Geopark as we work towards UNESCO Global Geopark status — gaining international recognition while staying rooted in local identity.

Together, we can shape richer visitor experiences, create new opportunities, and strengthen our region’s reputation as a place that cares for people, planet, and heritage.

Benefits for Cross-Channel Geopark Partners include:

• Official recognition as a values-led Cross-Channel Geopark Partner — featured on our website, maps, and regional campaigns
• A digital welcome pack, certificate, and optional display signage (A5) with the Geopark logo and website
• Use of the Cross-Channel Geopark partner logo across your marketing, packaging, signage, and digital channels — with support to help use it confidently and consistently
• Increased visibility through Geopark press releases, social media features, and seasonal campaigns
• Marketing and storytelling support to help you share your unique business story through a Geopark lens — linking to local geology, landscape, and heritage
• Opportunities to co-create Cross-Channel Geopark themed products, collaborations or initiatives — from local food and craft partnerships to joint promotions or community projects
• Promotion through co-branded campaigns and media opportunities that highlight your role in a values-led network
• Invitations to exclusive partner and Ambassador events, connecting you with producers, makers, service providers, creatives, and tourism professionals
• Cross-border business links — building relationships between UK and French enterprises, including artisans, farmers, and regional suppliers
• Support to develop collaborative ideas that align with shared Cross-Channel Geopark goals — whether that’s sustainability, local culture, education, or innovation
• Access to practical guidance on responsible practices and environmental action, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Opportunities for your team to get involved, including volunteering, training, and conservation activities
• Clear ways to demonstrate your social and environmental values — from sponsoring community projects to supporting local culture, education, or biodiversity
• Opportunities to join the annual Cross-Channel Geopark Festival, through promotion, participation, or collaborative events

Now’s the perfect time to get involved. Become a Cross-Channel Geopark Partner and be part of the journey to UNESCO – gain recognition, reach, and connection — locally and beyond.