Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Climate
The environment in 2026: what to expect
From COP17 to the High Seas Treaty coming into force, discover the most important environmental events to mark in your calendars in 2026
Geographical’s top ten most-read articles of 2025
From the world's biggest megacities to the creatures in the depths of the Mariana Trench, discover the articles that piqued your interest this year
Excessive heat harms young children’s development, study suggests
Research on three- and four-year-olds in different nations examined the impact of temperature on childhood milestones, with startling results
Climate change – how does it affect our mental health?
Climate change is more prevalent today than ever, and it’s having a notable impact on our mental health across the world
Millions of trees from world’s most biodiverse rainforest set to be logged and shipped to China
New Guinea forest – the world's third-largest rainforest – is set to experience significant destruction to habitats, communities and families due to loggers
What is possible for our climate future?
When Delhi’s smog lifted during lockdown, residents saw the Himalaya for the first time in decades. That fleeting clarity offered…
Why COP30 Fell Short of the Collective Effort the World Needs
Explore COP30 and the call for collective action to implement climate commitments for a sustainable future.
Over 1,000 Scientists Urge MPs to Attend Landmark Climate Briefing
UK experts issue urgent call to MPs ahead of next week's National Emergency Briefing on the climate crisis
Norway pledges $3billion to forest conservation fund
Norwegian government proposes up to $3 billion in loans across 10 years to international fund designed to safeguard world’s tropical forests
What the US’s absence from COP30 really means
From shifts in power dynamics to avoiding potential 'bully-like' behaviour, discover the repercussions of the US's absence at COP30
How landslides, droughts and monsoons are devastating an Indian state
Through images, Jennifer Carlos documents the lives impacted by droughts, landslides and monsoons
Travel tips from climate scientist Nicolas Cassar
Explore essential travel tips for sustainable journeys. Learn how to reduce carbon footprint while enjoying the Arctic.
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