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Apr 03, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
As we come to terms with our hermetically-sealed situation during the coronavirus outbreak, why not make the most of time inside with some free online learning?
Coronavirus: ten Geographical writers share their tales of lockdown
Apr 02, 2020
Written by
Geographical
While we may be run from a small office in London (or, as things currently stand, from some kitchens and lofts in London), here at Geographical we’re lucky enough to have contributors who hail from all around the world. We…
Introducing Geographical’s Young Explorers page!
Mar 27, 2020
Written by
Geographical
At Geographical, we want to amplify the voices of the next generation of great geographers. That’s why we’re launching the ‘Young Explorers’ section of our website: a new programme that celebrates exploration, innovative fieldwork and inspiring projects
Sohei Nishino – a photomosaic journey from Everest to the ice floes of Japan
Mar 20, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Sohei Nishino uses photography, collage and cartography to pioneer unique works that document his experiences of cities and dramatic natural landscapes
The future of food: what will it take to create a sustainable future?
Feb 28, 2020
Written by
Harriet Constable
A rapid change in eating habits is deemed necessary to avoid climate catastrophe. But what are the future solutions being proposed, and how far are governments going to make them a reality?
Evelyn Habasa – providing livelihoods for women in rural Uganda
Feb 24, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Evelyn Habasa is the founder of Ride 4 a Woman, a not-for-profit organisation set up to support women living in Bwindi, Uganda who are struggling with issues such as HIV, domestic violence and poverty
The hunter-gatherers protecting Tanzania's forests with carbon offsets
Feb 18, 2020
Written by
Harriet Constable
A carbon offsetting programme in Tanzania’s Yaeda Valley is giving value to an indigenous community and addressing climate change at the same time
These pictures reveal the dramatic difference in soil erosion along country borders
Feb 13, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Soil erosion is rapidly becoming a worldwide problem and a threat to global food security, but new research suggests that individual countries can take action
Lab-bred mosquitos help prevent Dengue Fever in Malaysia
Feb 06, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Trials conducted to block mosquitos from transmitting dengue fever to humans have proved successful in Malaysia
Rangers Without Borders: protecting nature in divided lands
Jan 31, 2020
Written by
Joshua Powell
Wildlife rangers are critical to global conservation. However, little research has been undertaken into how they work. Joshua Powell led an expedition to examine the role of rangers in Central Asia and Europe [photography by Stephanie Foote, Elizabeth Streeter and Oli…
The Basque city rebuilding its maritime history
Jan 21, 2020
Written by
Jules Stewart
A chance discovery in the Basque Country has led to a maritime salvage operation and a ship reconstruction project that aims to celebrate the region’s seafaring past
Addressing the Unaddressed: giving hope and home to millions
Jan 20, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Most of us will have never considered the importance of having a home address, but for millions of people on the planet, lacking one can have serious consequences
A personal pilgrimage to Ethiopia’s holiest sites
Jan 17, 2020
Written by
Redzi Bernard
Redzi Bernard recreates a journey her mother made fifty years earlier, travelling across mountains to reach the wondrous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia, and discovering a route lost to modern tourism
Chris Tucker: chairman of the American Geographical Society
Jan 14, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Chris Tucker is chairman of the American Geographical Society, and serves on the boards of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation and the Open Geospatial Consortium. His book, A Planet of 3 Billion, is out now
The Norwegian town that came back from the dead
Dec 30, 2019
Written by
Oliver Lowenstein
Vardø, Norway’s most northeasterly town, was once on the verge of dying out as its inhabitants sought livelihoods elsewhere. But a passionate local is hoping modern arts and traditional crafts might be key to turning its fortunes around
Shades of green: how Guyana is balancing ecotourism with oil production
Dec 28, 2019
Written by
Nick Middleton
Guyana intends to become a low-carbon, ‘green state’, with eco-tourism a major feature. But the country is also poised to become the Western Hemisphere’s next big oil producer. Nick Middleton investigates the possible contradictions
Turkey’s legacy of civilisation is a blueprint for the future
Dec 27, 2019
Written by
Charles Stevens
Ani is a Middle Age city of remarkable historical importance, one in urgent need of preservation and protection
The Gross National Happiness of Bhutan
Dec 22, 2019
Written by
Stuart Butler
In the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, traditional Buddhist culture has helped shape government policies on the environment and the search for human happiness. Should we all follow suit?
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