Geographical Contributors

Singapore, a nation built at speed

Oct 12, 2026

Created at extraordinary speed from political necessity, cultural diversity and global commerce, Singapore embodies many of the defining tensions of the modern age

Can the world really protect 30 per cent of its oceans by 2030?

Oct 8, 2026

Ten per cent of the ocean is now protected, but new research suggests effective conservation covers a much smaller area

North Yorkshire’s landscapes, from Dalby Forest to Robin Hood’s Bay and Bempton Cliffs

Oct 7, 2026

Across North Yorkshire, ancient rocks, forest, coast and wildlife reveal how landscapes shape the stories we tell – and the…

Why Alaska’s Chinook salmon collapse threatens Yukon River communities

Oct 5, 2026

Chinook salmon have sustained communities along Alaska’s Yukon River for millennia. Tom Parfitt reports on a collapse that’s threatening both livelihoods and culture

Robert Macfarlane on nature writing, rivers and room for hope

Sep 24, 2026

From mountains and ancient paths to threatened rivers and disappearing species, Robert Macfarlane tells Jonathan Lorie why our relationship with the natural world still leaves us with room for hope

A group of LGBTQ+ refugees at Gorom, who asked to remain anonymous

LGBTQ+ refugees face persecution in South Sudan’s Gorom settlement

Sep 21, 2026

LGBTQ+ refugees have fled persecution across East Africa in search of safety. In South Sudan’s Gorom Refugee Settlement, many say that the violence and harassment have followed them

Riders of Dandara: inside Upper Egypt’s Mermah horse festival

Sep 15, 2026

Just an hour north of Luxor, on the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt, Dandara remains largely untouched by mass tourism. The town reveals a different side of Egypt, where living heritage, strong family ties and community celebrations remain woven into everyday life