RGS Explore Resource Hub
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About the RGS Explore Resource Hub
This searchable, filterable collection of digital resources provides detailed information and guidance across key areas of expedition planning, implementation and management.
An online complement to the RGS Explore Weekend, these resources cover the foundational aspects of expedition planning, strategies for securing funding, established protocols for safety and risk management, practical insights into various field techniques, and a range of associated topics.
The library of content aims to serve as a comprehensive reference for individuals and teams involved in scientific, exploratory, educational, and media-focused expeditions, offering structured knowledge on logistics, operational considerations, and good practices in diverse environments, as well as anecdotal and personal perspectives from an array of experts and thought leaders from across the Society.
With thanks to our donors
The RGS Explore Resource Hub has been developed as a modern successor to the respected RGS Expedition Handbook with the generous support of the Transglobe Expedition Trust. Content associated with the RGS Explore Weekend has been made possible with the support of the event's official partner, Rolex Perpetual Planet.