Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Africa
Large mammals thrive in forests with FSC-certification
Study reveals notably higher populations of large mammals in tropical African forests with FSC certification.
What does rapid population growth mean for the world’s poorest continent?
Mark Rowe reports on one the most significant demographic shifts facing the world
Climate change affects rural women more than men
A new report shows that the effects of climate change on people living in rural areas varies depending on gender, age and wealth.
Poorly planned tree planting schemes are threatening ecosystems
A new study says that poorly planned tree planting in schemes in Africa are threatening vital grassland eco-systems.
The undertaker of the savannah is in trouble
A new study has revealed that 88 per cent of African raptor populations living in savannah grasslands have declined over the last fifty years.
Last hope for the northern white rhino
Could a highly experimental IVF technique bring the northern white rhino back from the very brink of extinction?
Better World Video Awards 2024: Plastic Man
Surfing environmentalists The Goat Surf Club head to Senegal to meet a unique campaigner and to catch some waves
Drought, conflict and politics leads to fear of famine in Ethiopia
Drought, conflict and government in-action setting in place the foundations of a serious famine in parts of Ethiopia
Elephant populations stabilise in parts of Africa
Two new reports highlight that after years of decline in some parts of Africa elephant populations have stabilised.
Kenyans given public holiday to plant trees
Kenyan government has declared November 13 to be National Tree Planting Day in order to encourage the planting of a hundred million trees
The Geographical Podcast: Can Desertification Be Stopped?
The world's drylands and their inhabitants are under threat. We speak to the scientists hoping to stop the spread of desertification
The fading days of Morocco’s grand taxis
Morocco's grand taxis are battered but colourful old diesel Mercedes cars. Now, the government is trying to force them off the streets
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