The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) recently released geography scores that expose concerning disparities in ensuring all students understand the complex, interconnected workings of our human and natural systems.
In honor of Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, we asked our community of Explorers and storytellers to share how they’re inspired by our planet. We curated their words, photos, and film into a digital care package so everyone can ...
In 2018, National Geographic Explorer Amy Sacka decided to document America's Great Lakes in an effort to inspire their protection. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we asked her to reflect on her work in this region, which ...
For the first time, the National Geographic Museum has developed a virtual tour of the "Becoming Jane" exhibition and we invite you to explore with us.
New Fund Will Support Journalists to Cover COVID-19 in Local Communities
Explorer Amber Ajani talks about leading an all-female team to document climate change narratives in Pakistan and why they made a point to include women’s perspectives.
National Geographic Fellow Daniel Kinka shares how conservation technology is helping him monitor and restore wildlife in Montana.
The National Geographic Society cancels the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee and GeoChallenge due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
National Geographic is carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Washington, D.C., with our primary focus being the safety of our staff, visitors, guests, and our Washington, D.C., community.
Explorer Liliana Gutiérrez Mariscal talks about her work empowering women in Baja California Sur, Mexico, what it is like to be a woman in the field, and what Women’s History Month means to her.
The latest cohort of conservationists is working to protect some of the most unique and lesser-known species in Africa.
Explorer Gretchen Johnson talks about her work on St. Helena Island, what stories of black history she’s uncovered there, and what Black History Month means to her.
Explorer and Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellow Alyea Pierce speaks to what Black History Month means to her—and why it should far surpass 28 days.
Due to concerns related to COVID-19, the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital is cancelling all events scheduled for March 12-22, 2020. For more information, contact ngtickets@ngs.org.
Led by former US Secretary of State Madeline Albright, high-level diplomats urge bold conservation action in lead-up to major biodiversity summit in October.