Maurizio Burlando

Maurizio Burlando is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the fields of environmental management and geoparks. Currently serving as the Director of Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano since August 2018, Burlando has also been a member of various prestigious organizations including the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network Advisory Group. With a solid academic background in Geological Sciences from Università degli Studi di Genova, Burlando has contributed significantly to education as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Genoa and has held leadership roles in numerous geopark initiatives including the EGN and the Italian National Committee of Geoparks. Notably, Burlando was the Director of the Parco del Beigua - UNESCO Global Geopark for two decades, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the preservation and promotion of natural heritage.