The nomination process of Zonguldak Coal Geopark to be included in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network continues. On the one hand, while the necessary arrangements are made in geosites and these are transformed into reports, on the other hand, information and awareness-raising activities continue at full speed. One of the activities planned in this context is the photo exhibition titled 'Zonguldak Caves' by Cave Researcher and Geologist Hamdi Mengi. The exhibition, which was opened in Zonguldak provincial center, was opened in Çaycuma this time. The exhibition in the foyer area on the ground floor of Çaycuma Municipality attracts great interest from Çaycumans.

On the other hand, in cooperation with Çaycuma District Directorate of National Education, students studying in high schools in the district are given a tour of the exhibition. The students who visit the exhibition are also given a presentation about the caves by Hamdi Mengi in the Wednesday Hall of the Municipality. Nearly a thousand students are planned to attend the presentations, which introduce the natural values of the region and provide information about geological formations.

Another event planned within the scope of the exhibition is a panel titled "Zonguldak Coal Geopark, Caves and Geosites of Çaycuma". The event, which will be held on January 18, 2023 at Çaycuma Municipality Wednesday Hall, will start at 18.00. In the panel moderated by Ahmet ÖZTÜRK, Geological Engineer, Cave Researcher and Photographer Mr. Hamdi MENGİ will talk about Zonguldak caves, while our Geopark Scientific Coordinator Prof. Dr. Yeşim BÜYÜKMERİÇ will talk about the geosites of Çaycuma region.