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New grounds for climate refugees – a landmark case provides hope
May 05, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
A landmark ruling by the United Nations Human Rights Committee provides hope for asylum seekers who have been displaced due to the climate crisis
Preventing pandemics – David Quammen highlights the need to trace back to the source of infection
Apr 29, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
In today’s interconnected global society, new diseases can travel through populations at unprecedented rates. Retracing the route that these viruses take through the complex web of human interactions, back to the original host could help us to predict upcoming viral…
Mapping the curve: how GIS is helping the Covid-19 response
Apr 27, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
The best GIS dashboards record in near real-time the number of cases, deaths and recoveries from Covid-19 – they are also an invaluable tool when it comes to responding to the crisis, predicting new outbreaks and analysing the impact of…
It’s never been more important to stay connected – please join us
Apr 20, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Geographical’s monthly print magazine has always sought to help its readers forge a connection with places and people far away
Nut wars: the battle to dominate the pistachio market
Apr 17, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
As Iran and the US slog it out to dominate the global pistachio trade, other countries look to get in on the action
What a visit to an Indian market reveals about the danger – and importance – of food markets
Apr 16, 2020
Written by
Bhavani Shankar
For Bhavani Shankar, a trip to an Indian vegetable market revealed many issues of health and safety, but also highlighted the importance of such places for global nutrition
Kayaking a Queensland wilderness: Noosa River
Apr 14, 2020
Written by
Laura Waters
Laura Waters paddles from ocean to source on the Noosa River in southeast Queensland, leaving behind a glitzy coastline for a wild environment of rolling sand dunes, mirrored waters and Australia’s own Everglades
Martin Hewitt: expedition leader and disability rights campaigner
Apr 09, 2020
Written by
as told to Katie Burton
Martin Hewitt is the founder of the Adaptive Grand Slam Foundation which supports injured and disabled military veterans to complete extreme challenges. A film about his summit of Everest will premiere at the Royal Geographical Society (details to come)
Free online learning for students, teachers and curious minds everywhere!
Apr 03, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
As we come to terms with our hermetically-sealed situation during the coronavirus outbreak, why not make the most of time inside with some free online learning?
Coronavirus: ten Geographical writers share their tales of lockdown
Apr 02, 2020
Written by
Geographical
While we may be run from a small office in London (or, as things currently stand, from some kitchens and lofts in London), here at Geographical we’re lucky enough to have contributors who hail from all around the world. We…
Introducing Geographical’s Young Geographer page!
Mar 27, 2020
Written by
Geographical
At Geographical, we want to amplify the voices of the next generation of great geographers. That’s why we’re launching ‘Young Geographers’ : a new programme that celebrates exploration, innovative fieldwork and inspiring projects
Sohei Nishino – a photomosaic journey from Everest to the ice floes of Japan
Mar 20, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Sohei Nishino uses photography, collage and cartography to pioneer unique works that document his experiences of cities and dramatic natural landscapes
The future of food: what will it take to create a sustainable future?
Feb 28, 2020
Written by
Harriet Constable
A rapid change in eating habits is deemed necessary to avoid climate catastrophe. But what are the future solutions being proposed, and how far are governments going to make them a reality?
Evelyn Habasa: providing livelihoods for women in rural Uganda
Feb 24, 2020
Written by
as told to Katie Burton
Evelyn Habasa is the founder of Ride 4 a Woman, a not-for-profit organisation set up to support women living in Bwindi, Uganda who are struggling with issues such as HIV, domestic violence and poverty
The hunter-gatherers protecting Tanzania's forests with carbon offsets
Feb 18, 2020
Written by
Harriet Constable
A carbon offsetting programme in Tanzania’s Yaeda Valley is giving value to an indigenous community and addressing climate change at the same time
These pictures reveal the dramatic difference in soil erosion along country borders
Feb 13, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Soil erosion is rapidly becoming a worldwide problem and a threat to global food security, but new research suggests that individual countries can take action
Lab-bred mosquitos help prevent Dengue Fever in Malaysia
Feb 06, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Trials conducted to block mosquitos from transmitting dengue fever to humans have proved successful in Malaysia
Rangers Without Borders: protecting nature in divided lands
Jan 31, 2020
Written by
Joshua Powell
Wildlife rangers are critical to global conservation. However, little research has been undertaken into how they work. Joshua Powell led an expedition to examine the role of rangers in Central Asia and Europe [photography by Stephanie Foote, Elizabeth Streeter and Oli…
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