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Rodrigue Katembo risked his life to expose the corruption behind illegal oil exploration in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Earlier this year, he was awarded the Goldman Environment Prize for his work
Revitalising endangered languages
Jul 21, 2017
Written by
Alice Sloman
Of the approximately 7,000 languages thought to be alive, the eight most spoken are accounted for by 40 per cent of the world’s population
Capitalising for linguistic peace
Jul 19, 2017
Written by
Alice Sloman
After years of debate, the German alphabet has got a new letter, but not everybody is happy about it
Kerstin Forsberg: marine conservationist
Jul 17, 2017
Written by
Paul Presley
Kerstin Forsberg is the director of Planeta Océano, a marine conservation organisation based in Peru, and was made a Rolex Laureate for her work protecting giant manta rays in the country
Dying of thirst in the Timor Sea
Jul 05, 2017
Written by
Conrad Humphreys
Conrad Humphreys was recently part of the team that re-created Captain Bligh’s 4,000-mile open boat voyage from Tonga to Timor after he was cast adrift during a mutiny on HMS Bounty
The enduring heritage of Zagori
Jun 30, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Traditional crafts and cultural tourism are visible symbols of the local heritage being re-embraced across Zagori
Diabetes: The World at Risk
Jun 29, 2017
Written by
Mark Rowe
Diabetes is often thought of as a ‘western’ problem, one linked to the developed world’s overindulgence in fatty foods and chronic lack of physical activity. But with more than 400 million people affected globally, this disease is a global threat
Food for Thought
Jun 24, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Almost two billion people around the world depend on imported produce to combat local scarcity
Zagori – hiking through history
Jun 22, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Hiking and exploring Zagori, northern Greece, reveals more than just a spectacular geological landscape; it also uncovers the deep and rich histories of ancient culture
National Clean Air Day
Jun 15, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
For National Clean Air Day, Geographical brings together stories about air pollution and the kind of solutions needed to tackle it
Culture Shock: The war over heritage
Jun 10, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
The conflict in Syria has focused attention on the ‘war crime’ of inflicting damage to significant cultural property
A Voyage to Remember
May 26, 2017
Written by
Rod Rhys Jones
In 2015, Rod Rhys Jones, Chairman of the British Antarctic Monument Trust, saw the realisation of a long-held plan to see a memorial to those who lost their lives in the pursuit of scientific knowledge, unveiled in Stanley. Ahead of…
Libya’s Human Marketplace
May 17, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Photojournalist Narciso Contreras exposes the reality of large-scale human trafficking which has emerged in post-Gaddafi Libya
One woman walks Wales
May 15, 2017
Written by
Ursula Martin
Ursula Martin never thought she would walk 3,700 miles around Wales, but following a cancer diagnosis it seemed like the only reasonable thing to do
Biting back: the search for a snake bite antidote
May 13, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Snake bites remain a major danger for people in developing countries, with over 4.5 million bites recorded annually. Could a recent breakthrough be the first step towards a universal anti-venom?
Tongue tied: the fight to keep Gaelic alive
Apr 27, 2017
Written by
Mark Rowe
For many living in the Outer Hebrides, the Gaelic language is a cornerstone of their narrative culture. But like many minority tongues, it’s in danger of dying out as generations modernise. Mark Rowe investigates those pushing to keep the ancient…
Lesvos: How calm after the storm? [video]
Apr 26, 2017
Written by
Geographical
Meet the Greek islanders being trained by the RNLI, saving lives at the forefront of the refugee crisis
The long and winding road: 2016 Mongol Rally
Apr 10, 2017
Written by
Drew Gurian
For most, taking a 53-day, 11,000-mile road trip through 18 countries, eight time zones, five mountain ranges and a few deserts, may sound crazy, but that’s how Drew Gurian spent last summer, driving to Mongolia in the 2016 Mongol Rally
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