Ask the Geographer podcast series
Our award-winning podcasts bring the latest in geographical research to your classroom from a host of experts. To supplement our free-to-listen podcasts, we also have accompanying learning activities, glossaries of key terms, and further reading available for School Members.
The experts involved present their own opinions, which should not be interpreted as the Society's point of view.
Russia-China migration with Professor Elena Barabantseva
How migration connects with issues of citizenship, race, identity, and belonging, particularly in the context of China and the Chinese Russian borderlands.
Disaster management with Professor Ilan Kelman
We speak with Professor Ilan Kelman on the role people play in hazard management.
Exploration of Antarctica with Max Worsley
Max Worsley is planning an expedition to raise awareness about Antarctica’s role in global systems from sea levels to climate regulation.
Managing risk with Dr Tina Thomson
Exploring how insurers evaluate risk and how it is evolving with growing threats from climate change and urbanisation.
Fluvial Geomorphology with Chrystiann Lavarini
Discussing how rivers behave, the impact of human activities and sustainable management practices in the context of climate change.
Fieldwork with Chloe Searl
Join us as we talk to Island Geographer Chloe Searl on all things fieldwork.
Embedding sustainability and climate change into the curriculum with Paul Turner
Paul Turner discusses his journey to integrate climate and nature education into the core school curriculum through the Ministry of Eco Education.
Coastal geomorphology with Professor Larissa Naylor
Discover how climate change is reshaping our coastlines and what strategies can help us adapt.
Nature-based solutions to climate change with Dr Stephen Cornelius
Dr Stephen Cornelius from WWF explains how ecosystems can be part of the response to climate change.
Fossil fuel pathways
Dr. Angus McNelly discusses the intricate relationship between fossil fuels and the development of countries.
Wetlands
Dr David Anderson talks about wetlands as a solution to climate change, their importance and the methods adopted to restore them.
Climate Adapted Pathways in Education (CAPE)
We hear from members of the Climate Adapted Pathways in Education (CAPE) and how it is improving today’s education for tomorrow’s climate.