Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Conservation

Benedict Cumberbatch filming in the Natural History Museum, London

‘How to Live on Earth’ documentary presented by Benedict Cumberbatch to premiere on YouTube

ByVictoria HeathSep 2, 2026
New documentary features human stories and powerful cinematography showing how humanity can build a safe and thriving future for all by working with nature
Northern gannets

More than 10,000 seabirds and 1,000 whales & dolphins killed in UK waters as bycatch each year

ByVictoria HeathJun 10, 2026

Humpback whales, razorbills and seals are among the victims of bycatch by fishing boats in UK Analysis has revealed the…

Montserrat island aerial view

UK Government announces Montserrat is joining the Blue Belt Programme

ByVictoria HeathJun 8, 2026
Montserrat will gain access to leading scientific expertise and resources as it seeks to establish Marine Protected Areas and ecosystem resilience
Ecocivilisation concept

The future already exists

ByGeographical ContributorMay 21, 2026
The warning lights are flashing, but the building blocks of a different civilisation already exist – and they work
Antarctica mountains and ocean. South Pole. Antarctica seascape and landscape. Glaciers.

Antarctic Treaty is failing to keep up with rapid rate of climate change, says WWF

ByVictoria HeathMay 21, 2026
Parties failed to reach consensus on granting emperor penguins protected status at latest Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
AI data centres

Utah approves construction of data centre twice as large as Manhattan

ByVictoria HeathMay 14, 2026
Learn about the proposed data centres in Utah, their vast energy needs, and the public concerns surrounding the development.
A Eurasian lynx

The AI tool being used to speed up wildlife tracking efforts

ByKhadeejah MasudMay 12, 2026
The benefits of using AI for tracking wildlife, streamlining the process of species identification in nature studies.
Desalination plant in Dubai

How desalination became the Gulf’s greatest vulnerability

ByMarco MagriniMay 7, 2026
Examine the water dependency of Gulf states and how desalination is vital for their habitability and future.
The Great Basin bristlecone pine can live for thousands of years and is therefore a valuable souce of information about the history of our climate

What trees can tell us about our world

ByBryony CottamMay 4, 2026
Discover how the longevity of trees, particularly the Great Basin bristlecone pine, contributes to our understanding of climate.
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.
Krill drifting underwater in the St. Lawrence estuary in Canada

Mismanagement of Antarctic krill fishery putting whales at risk, says WWF

ByVictoria HeathMar 2, 2026

WWF objects to MSC certification of Antarctic krill fishery and urges establishment of network of Marine Protected Area in Southern…

The hidden chemical universe within Pacific Ocean coral reefs

The hidden chemical universe within Pacific Ocean coral reefs

ByVictoria HeathMar 2, 2026
Scientists recently discovered 'hidden chemical universe' inside coral reefs that could provide solutions to human diseases
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