Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Victoria Heath

After graduating from Warwick University in 2024 with a First Class BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing with a Study Year Abroad, Victoria now works as the Digital Editor for Geographical.

She loves to travel and regularly seeks out new adventures and experiences abroad and in the UK. Outside of journalism, Victoria is an avid creative writer and is currently working on her first novel.

Victoria is the published author of two books, and her work features in publications including Business Insider, DIVE Magazine, I Am BeYoutiful, as well as her Instagram @byvictoriaheath.

coal fired power station silhouette at sunset, Pocerady, Czech republic

The richest 0.1 per cent globally emit more than the world’s poorest 44 per cent combined

Oct 27, 2026
New Oxfam report reveals how the climate crisis is deepening inequality around the world
India on a map

India braces for Cyclone Arnab

Oct 27, 2026

Cyclone Arnab expected to make landfall by Wednesday in the nation, with more than 12 million people living along the…

Shompen band traversing a river on Great Nicobar Island.

UN urges India to suspend controversial mega-project on Great Nicobar Island

Oct 26, 2026
The planned $10billion project will include a mega-port, an international airport and 650,000 settlers – but could devastate 300 uncontacted Indigenous people
Brazilian president Lula da Silva portrait at the Mercosur Summit - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12.07.2023

Lula wins fourth term in office in Brazil election

Oct 26, 2026
Lula received more than four million more votes than Bolsonaro in the second round of elections in Brazil
Close up of Dawes Glacier in Endicott Arm

Just three per cent of the world’s glaciers account for more than half of glacier ice loss

Oct 26, 2026
Glaciers ending in lakes, oceans or ice shelves lose 134 billion tonnes of ice per year
Yemen displacement

Thousands of people forced to flee Yemen to Djibouti as conflict escalates

Oct 26, 2026

Most report fleeing worsening insecurity, with several boats reportedly coming ashore short of their destination as fuel runs out New…

Families are facing flooding conditions in a displacement site in Baidoa.

More than 800,000 people at risk of displacement in Somalia due to floods

Oct 22, 2026
Somalia enters a rainy season forecast to bring above-average precipitation, with threats to crops, livelihoods, water sources and access to essential services
European Union Blue Flags and Berlaymont Building, Headquarters of the European Commission.

EU announces new strategy for Arctic

Oct 22, 2026
New strategy sets out four priorities, including strengthening security and responding to accelerating climate change in the fastest-warming region on the planet
Big Bend National Park

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to resume border wall project in national park

Oct 22, 2026
The project has faced backlash from critics in Big Bend who argue construction could impact Texan landscapes and ecosystems
European flags in front of the Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels

EU invests more than €390million for 135 new climate and environment projects

Oct 21, 2026
Projects will cover areas including restoration of natural habitats, accelerating the clean energy transition and strengthening climate resilience
Sunset over the sea

How small changes in weather can intensify marine heatwaves

Oct 21, 2026

In the most extreme case, a marine heatwave could last as long as 579 days, with sea temperatures reaching up…

Two dice displaying 1.5 and 2C concept

New UN report reveals dramatic emissions cuts are needed to return to 1.5°C

Oct 21, 2026
Global greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by 69 per cent by 2040 to limit warming to 1.5°C by 2100
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