Nikos Zouras

Nikos Zouras is the president of the Global Geoparks Network and the director of the Natural History Museum of the Petrified Forest of Lesvos, Greece. He has been a prominent advocate for the inclusion of Chios in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, emphasizing the island's unique geological and cultural heritage. With a strong background in geology and a deep connection to Chios, Zouras highlights the importance of sustainable tourism and the need for a dedicated management body to promote the island's geological wealth.