Geographical Staff


WHO certifies a third African country as malaria-free

WHO certifies a third African country as malaria-free

ByGeographical StaffJan 12, 2024
Cabo Verde is the third African country to successfully eliminate the transmission of malaria over the last 50 years
A simple solution to protecting tea pickers’ eyesight in Bangladesh

A simple solution to protecting tea pickers’ eyesight in Bangladesh

ByGeographical StaffJan 12, 2024
Eye care charity Orbis are working to prevent avoidable blindness among workers in the Bangladeshi tea-growing region of Sylhet
10 endangered species to watch in 2024

10 endangered species to watch in 2024

ByGeographical StaffJan 11, 2024
Flora and Fauna International reveals 10 endangered species in critical need of protection in 2024, and the work being done to save them
Savannah where in the world

Where in the world is home to part of the world’s second-largest lake?

ByGeographical StaffJan 11, 2024
Can you solve our quick quiz for January and identify this country using the following clues?
Ryker bedroom los angeles

Where children sleep: bedrooms from around the world

ByGeographical StaffDec 25, 2023
In this extract from Where Children Sleep Vol 2, British photographer James Mollison documents the diverse spots in which children spend the night
Jay Owens

Writer’s reads: Jay Owens

ByGeographical StaffDec 23, 2023
Writer and researcher Jay Owens selects from her library some of her favourite and formative reads. Jay's latest book, Dust, is out now
Geographical January 2024

Geographical January 2024

ByGeographical StaffDec 21, 2023
Geographical's January 2024 issue covers returning migrants, the war in Tigray, Campi Flegrei tremors and the UK's shift to green energy
Water will be diverted to reservoirs such as these in Kakinada, Andhra Prades, also known as the rice bowl of India

India’s river linking project could affect monsoon season

ByGeographical StaffDec 18, 2023
As India’s controversial National River Linking Project goes ahead, new research reveals it could disrupt monsoons
Derwent Fells in the Lake District

Equipment matters: winter walks

ByGeographical StaffDec 15, 2023
The risks of walking in winter might be greater, but then again, so are the rewards
The best books of 2023

The best books of 2023

ByGeographical StaffDec 15, 2023
Fascinating maps, conservation success stories and menacing volcanoes feature in our list of the best books of 2023
The best photo books to give as presents Christmas 2023

The best photo books to give as presents Christmas 2023

ByGeographical StaffDec 11, 2023
These beautiful photo-books make an amazing Christmas gift
The number of Redonda ground dragons has increased 13-fold

Redonda island successfully restored to biodiversity hotspot

ByGeographical StaffDec 11, 2023
Redonda island, a barren Caribbean island once plagued with rats is now a thriving biodiversity hotspot
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