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  • LectureGlobe showing the northern part of South America and the North Atlantic and South Atlantic ocean.

    Microlectures: Norwich

    An evening of microlectures from senior pupils from the Norwich Schools Partnership, showcasing a broad range of subjects in human, physical and environmental geography.

    Norwich
    Open to all
    Tuesday 18 November 2025
    Free
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    Beyond the summit: what COP30 means for the Global South

    Hosted at the end of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this discussion will reflect on the emerging agreements and especially their implications for the Global South.

    London and online
    Open to all
    Tuesday 18 November 2025
    £5.00 - £12.00
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    Microlectures: Peterborough

    The King’s School will host microlectures on the theme of People, prosperity, planet, partnership and peace from the UN Resolution 2030, agenda for sustainable development. Students will present a series of short lectures on a super-curricular geography subject that they are passionate about.

    Peterborough
    Open to all
    Thursday 20 November 2025
    Free
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Latest news

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The geographers’ gift guide

With the festive season well underway, you may be wondering what to gift the geography lover in your life? To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of geographical gifts to inspire your loved ones. 

Tuesday 18 Nov 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Editor role available at Society journal

Friday 14 Nov 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Professor Joanna Bullard (1969-2025)

Tuesday 11 Nov 2025
Obituaries
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Simulating COP30 at the Society

Monday 10 Nov 2025
Schools and education

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