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Geography in practice: access to green and blue spaces
In this webinar, explore Defra’s work supporting the government’s ‘15-minute commitment’, which aims to ensure that everyone can reach a green or blue space within a 15-minute walk of their home.
Choose geography: careers in river landscapes
A webinar for students showcasing the range of geographical careers specialising in managing and protecting the river landscape.
Choosing the right university and geography course
An opportunity for students to engage with a university admissions tutor and current geography undergraduates.
How do natural hazards become disasters?
Join this webinar with the Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group to explore how and why natural hazards become disasters, and how hazard scenarios can help support disaster risk reduction.
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.
Geographic perspectives on disaster risk management: disaster preparedness and risk reduction
This session covering 'Geographic perspectives on disaster risk management' explores disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction covering elements from the disaster risk management framework.
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.
Geography in practice: Digital Exclusion Risk Atlas (DERA)
Learn more about the NHS Digital Exclusion Risk Atlas, a new geospatial interactive analytical tool designed to help identify, understand, and address patterns of digital exclusion across England.
Medals and awards celebration 2026
Join us as we celebrate the 2026 award recipients of our prestigious medals and awards.
Lessons from the ice: what it means to be a scientist in 2026
Dr Heïdi Sevestre explores bold science, resilience, and the urgent responsibility of scientists today to engage, communicate, and inspire collective climate action.
Falklands under pressure: climate change, farming, wildlife, and peatland recovery
A discussion by Dr Jim McAdam on how the Falkland Islands Government, environmental NGOs and land owners are coping with the rapidly escalating impacts of climate change on the Islands.
Who speaks for nature? - Professor Lee White with Professor Yadvinder Malhi
Professor Lee White, scientist, conservationist, minister, raised with an orphan chimpanzee brother, will share insights about the importance and preservation of the Congo Basin rainforests.