Join us on GeoNight to dive into the complex tapestry of Europe’s water landscape. Join experts as they unravel the geographical intricacies of water resources, addressing issues from scarcity to pollution and exploring sustainable management practices for resilient ecosystems.
Meet our speakers
Professor Alison Browne from The University of Manchester focuses on the social, performative and material dynamics of everyday life related to water, sanitation, waste, energy, and the water-energy-food nexus.
Dr Mohammad Shamsudduha from University College London is a geoscientist in the field of hydrogeology with a particular focus on water risks to public health, sustainable development, and climate resilience.
Professor Wouter Buytaert from Imperial College London is an expert on the impact of environmental change on the water cycle and its consequences for managing water resources and flood and drought risk.
Chaired by Martine Croxall, a presenter with BBC News Channel and a Fellow of the Society.
What is GeoNight?
- Beginning in 2017, GeoNight is one night a year where geographical events are organised simultaneously around the world.
- Its aims are to amplify geographical topics and bridge gaps between academic and public audiences.
- To find out more and witness a range of events taking place across Europe, visit the website here: GeoNight 2024 events – GeoNight
- Lecture
Of people and place
Join us to hear from a multi award-winning portrait, documentary and commercial photographer who has worked on international assignments documenting and highlighting global humanitarian and environmental issues, as well as shooting impactful campaigns for large brands and editorial clients.
ChesterOpen to allFriday 4 July 2025 - Non-Society event
How to design a garden to suit you
Join award-winning landscape designers Joe Swift, Polly Wilkinson and James Alexander-Sinclair who have all created or are creating a beautiful, accessible garden for nationwide charity Horatio’s Garden – together with TV presenter and gardener Rachel de Thame as they talk through how to design the garden of your dreams.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allMonday 7 July 2025 - Discussion
Climate change and the law: obstacles and opportunities
Join the RGS-IBG Climate Change Research Group for a panel exploring how law can drive global climate action, enforce accountability, and overcome legal barriers to cutting carbon emissions.
OnlineOpen to allWednesday 9 July 2025
