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
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RGS Presents: The Future of Exploration Live with Bruce Parry
Join Matt Pycroft in conversation with explorer Bruce Parry for the opening episode of The Future of Exploration podcast. Known for his immersive work with indigenous communities, Bruce brings a deeply human perspective to how exploration is changing in today’s world.
London and onlineOpen to allMonday 15 June 2026 
Rhinos in the rainforest: what links the world's rarest rhinos and the climate crisis?
This conversation explores how the fate of the world’s rarest rhinos reflects wider environmental pressures shaping natural ecosystems and human communities across the globe, and how ensuring their survival is a key tool in the fight against runaway climate change in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth.
Open to allMonday 22 June 2026- Film screening
Resonance
Join us for the premiere of the Resonance film, followed by a panel discussion delving into what radical acts of care may look like as the UK transitions its land use structure and practices, and as people work collectively to nurture the land and ourselves.
OnlineOpen to allThursday 25 June 2026
