Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

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Ukraine from satellite perspective

How satellites can reveal the hidden impacts of war

ByVictoria HeathSep 11, 2026
Combining satellite data with traditional media reporting can help shed light on underreported aspects of conflicts
A Manggala Agni firefighter works to extinguish a land fire in Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, Indonesia, on August 15, 2026. The onset of a drier dry season amplified by El Nino, combined with illegal land-clearing activities, has driven a significant spike in forest and land fire hotspots across parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan

Indonesia experiencing world’s highest wildfire emissions

ByVictoria HeathSep 10, 2026
Wildfires in Indonesia are the most intense in 11 years, burning through forests and peatland in both Borneo and Sumatra
Trishuli, Nepal - August 27, 2026: A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nepal. Thick layers of debris and mud blanket homes and surrounding areas, highlighting the severe destruction caused by heavy rainfall and sudden flooding in the affected community.

Nepal seeks $20million in climate compensation after devastating flash floods

ByVictoria HeathSep 8, 2026

Scientists believe the climate crisis played a role in deadly floods last month in a country responsible for less than…

Band-e Amir National Park, in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan's Band-e Amir National Park, in Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan

Why does Afghanistan have a high risk of natural disasters?

ByVictoria HeathJul 21, 2026
Flash floods hit Afghanistan – the world's second-most prone country to natural disasters
In the isolated wilds of the Altai Mountains, 12-year-old Aykerim holds a golden eagle outside her family’s home

Inside the world of Mongolia’s eagle hunters

ByGeographical ContributorJun 9, 2026
In Mongolia's Altai, Kazakh hunters still ride with golden eagles across a landscape in which survival, skill and tradition remain intimately bound
Komodo dragon

Has mass tourism tamed the Komodo dragon

ByGeographical ContributorApr 29, 2026
Discover the majesty of the Komodo dragon and learn about Indonesia's efforts to protect its habitat in Komodo National Park.
Drowning lands and hungry tigers in the Sundarbans

Drowning lands and hungry tigers in the Sundarbans

ByStuart ButlerJan 14, 2026
Rising seas are eating away at the Sundarbans – and pushing its tigers ever closer to human settlements
Rohingya

Rohingya: lives in limbo in the world’s largest refugee camp

ByGeographical ContributorJan 14, 2026
On the ground in Cox’s Bazar, survival of the Rohingya refugees has become a daily act of endurance
More than a year after a mudslide devastated Chooralmala in Wayand in July 2024, this family home still teeters precariously over the path of the disaster

How landslides, droughts and monsoons are devastating an Indian state

ByGeographical ContributorNov 5, 2025
Through images, Jennifer Carlos documents the lives impacted by droughts, landslides and monsoons
bright green snake Trimeresurus uetzi curling around branches

More than 230 new species found in biodiversity hotspot in Southeast Asia

ByVictoria HeathDec 16, 2024
New species in Southeast Asia's Greater Mekong region are already facing threats from habitat degradation and illegal wildlife trade
World Nomad Games

World Nomad Games 2024 – an Olympic Games alternative

ByStuart ButlerJul 30, 2024
If the classic Olympic sports send you to sleep then get your thrills watching horseback wrestling at the 2024 World Nomad Games.
Only seven countries in the world had healthy air quality in 2023

Only seven countries in the world had healthy air quality in 2023

ByStuart ButlerMar 27, 2024
New report claims only seven countries had healthy air quality that met World Health Organisation guidelines for PM 2.5 values in 2023.
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