Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Five very different New Year’s traditions
From 'first-footing' in Scotland to eating grapes in Spain, discover the less well-known New Year's traditions carried out around the world
How are warming waters changing UK seas?
From an influx of octopus to the reduced presence of white fish, discover how UK undersea ecosystems are altering due to climate change
Fires could emit more air pollution than previously estimated, study finds
Organic compound emissions from wildland fires could be 21 per cent higher than previously thought, according to study
What are the writing systems of the world?
From Latin and Chinese to Tamil and Telugu, discover the top ten most popular writing scripts used around the world
2025 in review: the most impactful conservation efforts this year
From snow leopard populations revitalising in Nepal to seagrass meadows in Spain, discover how the world is conserving its habitats and wildlife in 2025....
School meals may unlock major gains for human and planetary health
Providing a healthy, sustainable meal to every child by 2030 could reduce global undernourishment by 24 per cent
Why save Geography?
Universities face financial crises, but cutting Geography raises concerns about short-term thinking and the long-term consequences for research, teaching and public understanding
Christmas Quiz: Oceans
Test your knowledge with our oceans quiz and explore the fascinating bodies of water that influence our world.
What does it feel like to stand at 90° North?
A journey through crushing sea ice, polar research stations and wildlife encounters reveals the Arctic in all its stark wonder
The desert that fed the world
A journey through Chile’s far north reveals how the Atacama shaped global agriculture, redrew borders and left a political legacy that continues to resonate
2025’s success stories in the fight for a better planet
Discover the ways the planet is healing in 2025 – from helping to ocean to recover to slowing extinction rates across plants and animals
Seven fascinating new ocean discoveries made in 2025
From a third species of manta to a 'death ball' sponge, discover the array of new findings made in the world's oceans in 2025
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Informative, authoritative and educational, this site’s content covers a wide range of subject areas, including geography, culture, wildlife and exploration, illustrated with superb photography.
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