Step into an evening of visual exploration as we celebrate remarkable photographers and filmmakers who capture compelling stories about our planet through their lenses.
From 5.00pm you are invited to arrive at the Society to view the captivating shortlist, with an exclusive first view of this year’s exhibition. In addition, you may view a stunning collection of images linked to the historic 1924 Everest expedition in our Foyle Reading Room, inviting reflection on the ever-changing landscape of our world.
At 7.00pm we unveil the winners of Earth Photo 2024. Meet the talented photographers and videographers who, through their work, showcase the critical environmental and humanitarian issues facing our world today. In addition, we will be joined by Nicholas Crane, geographer, explorer, writer and broadcaster, who will discuss the transformative power of photography and how it can shine a light on the challenges facing the natural world.
Join us in celebrating the Earth Photo 2024 award recipients, and the power of photography and film to drive positive action towards a more sustainable future.
Co-Directed by the Society and Forestry England, along with Parker Harris, Earth Photo organises annual exhibitions, awards and events.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR
- Exhibition
Shackleton's Legacy Exhibition
To mark the centenary of Shackleton’s death, a new exhibition, Shackleton’s legacy and the power of early Antarctic photography, is avaliable to view at the The Shipwreck Treasure Museum.
Open to all31 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 - Exhibition
Everest 24
This exhibition will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition during which Man Bahadur and Lance-Naik Shamsherpun tragically died and George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappeared pushing for the summit.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to all7 May 2024 - 11 Jun 2024 - Lecture
Shackleton's ship beneath the ice: discovering the Endurance
In this talk Professor John Shears will share his first hand experience of the expedition which finally located Shackleton’s lost ship.
Norwich SchoolOpen to allTuesday 7 May 2024