Mattoni Global Geopark is located in northern Sicily. It is Italy first national geopark and the first member of the European Geopark Network. Its management model and legal system have been established as a national model for Italy. The park is located at the southernmost tip of the Apennine Mountains and has a long history of geological evolution. It began with the sedimentary activities of the sea basin near Sardinia 200 million years ago. After ups and downs of the earth crust and volcanic movements, it has formed rich geological relics such as volcanoes, karst landforms, caves, and coastal sea cliffs. It also has cultural landscapes such as prehistoric cultural sites and medieval castles. It is surrounded by golden farmland and vineyards, forming a unique ecological and cultural picture of the blend of nature and humanity. It is an important area for studying the evolution of the Mediterranean basin.

In 2014, Jingpohu UNESCO Global Geopark and Mattoni Global Geopark in Italy officially signed a contract to become sister parks. This move has a profound and positive impact on the development of both parties. For the Matoni Global Geopark, it can use the platform of Jingpo Lake to expand its publicity channels in Asia, learn from China’s practical experience in integrating geological heritage protection and cultural tourism, and enrich its international cooperation model. For the Jingpo Lake Global Geopark, it can learn from Matoni’s advanced concepts in geopark management, science education, market operations, etc., improve its own management level and international reputation, and at the same time promote the exchange and sharing of geoscience research results. In addition, cooperation between the two parties through personnel exchanges and joint promotions can amplify the brand effect of the geopark, promote the coordinated development of ecological protection, scientific research and tourism industries in the two places, build a bridge for cultural and natural heritage exchanges between China and Italy, and contribute to the coordinated progress of the world geopark network.