Table 2. Evaluation of information and environmental education according to UNESCO GGN's criteria

Information and environmental education Maximum points Evaluation
1. Research, information and education scientific activity in earth sciences within the territory 180 - Sufficient existence of various research such as scientific or tourism-focused academic papers, working scientific/academic institutions, PhD thesis and student final report - Sufficient existence of various study related geology
2. Do you operate programs of environmental education in your applicant area? 200 - Only programs of geotail festival exist - Lack of consistent environmental education programs such as formal education programme, formal education programme developed by other organisations, program offered to children and a special program for primary/elementary school classes, secondary/high school classes or university students
3. What kind of educational materials exist? (The SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 120) 120 - Basic existence of various educational materials - Need to develop new educational material for school classes or children below 8 years
4. What kind of published information is available in your Applicant area? 100 - No balance on the quality and quantity of published information for each geosite - To achieve balance, need to complement published information for each geosite
5. Geology provision for school groups. For example, organized visits etc. (The SELF AWARDED total cannot exceed 100) 100 - The existence of guided tours from all eight geosites - Need to provide specified guided tours for limited group size, different ages as well as scientific experts and teachers - Need for available alternatives if tour is impossible due to bad weather conditions
6. Education - Guides 100 - The obligation of personal guides in geopark permanent staff are well-followed - Active participation as geosite tour guides by local residents - Need to enhance specialty by a qualified expert in geopark permanent staff
7. What kind of information do you provide to educational groups, which encourage them to visit your area? 80 - Awareness was raised through two broadcast programs - Need consistent public relational activities
8. Do you use the internet for school programmes? What kind of service do you provide? 120 - Active usage of internet media including but not limited to SNS, website and mobile applications - The Jeju Geopark website is actively used - Lack of smooth management regarding internet media such as SNS and mobile applications due to shortage of manpower