1. Geological Heritage of International value
2. A viable management plan which promotes community and economic development.
3. A method or plan of action for preserving and enhancing the geological heritage, as well as providing education in the geosciences and related natural sciences. This requires a visibility of the Geopark, its openness and accessibility to geotourism through online and onsite information (website, social media, conferences, publications, hosted tours)
4. Networking with other Geoparks around the world.
5. Proposals for communal action put forward to local authorities, community members, private entities and organizations, demonstrating good practices in maintaining world heritage and incorporating the principles of sustainable development.