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International Geodiversity Day on 6 October celebrates the diversity of inanimate nature – rocks, minerals, fossils, soils, landforms and the geological processes that shape them. This so-called geodiversity forms the basis for biodiversity, influences landscapes, ecosystems and human habitats, and is thus a central component of our natural heritage. UNESCO established this day to raise awareness of the importance of geological diversity and highlight its contribution to sustainable development, climate adaptation and resource conservation (https://youtu.be/2JKNUpHqI98). Geodiversity shapes not only the environment, but also culture, history and the economy – from agriculture and tourism to raw material extraction. The day of action invites us to rediscover inanimate nature, recognise its worthiness of protection and understand it as an integral part of our global natural and cultural heritage.