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27 European Environment Ministers commit to protecting at least 30% of the EU’s land and seas by 2030
Today, the Environment Council of the European Union committed to protecting at least one-third of its land and seas by 2030.
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The National Geographic Society and Adobe Partner to Bring Creative Storytelling into the Classroom
The National Geographic Society and Adobe have announced today a new partnership to offer a series of free, on-demand, educational online courses designed to support digital literacy and creative storytelling for the next generation of storytellers.
Education
National Geographic Launches COVID-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund For Educators
Fund supports teachers designing innovative resources and methods during the pandemic
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Announcing the National Geographic Society’s 2020 Class of Emerging Explorers
The Society’s newest cohort of changemakers will transform their fields and the understanding of our world
Top Leaders Endorse the Goal to Protect 30% of the Planet by 2030
PM Johnson, UN Secretary-General Guterres, EVP Timmermans, Canadian Minister Wilkinson, Christiana Figueres, and HRH Prince Charles all announce support for the target
Education
Update from the National Geographic Society on the 2020-2021 GeoBee
A special message from National Geographic Chief Education Officer Vicki Phillips
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Meet the 2020 National Geographic Award Recipients
Today, the National Geographic Society announced its 2020 National Geographic Award recipients. The nine individuals will be honored during the virtual 2020 National Geographic Awards on Thursday, October 8.
Science & Exploration
New Report: To Save Nature, World Must Increase Biodiversity Investments at least Fivefold
Today, The Paulson Institute, The Nature Conservancy and Cornell University released a major new report, “Financing Nature: Closing the Global Biodiversity Financing Gap.” This is the most in-depth and comprehensive analysis ever completed about biodiversity financing. The report highlights the ...
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Your Ticket Awaits: Travel the World Virtually with National Geographic this Fall
Our fall virtual events season is your ticket to the world from the comfort of your home, no passport required.
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The National Geographic Society’s 2020-2021 Early Career Leadership Program Cohort
With its third Early Career Leadership cohort, the National Geographic Society aims to seed and empower the next generation of National Geographic Explorers — scientists, educators and storytellers working to illuminate and protect our world
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National Geographic Society Names Three New Trustees: Ellen Stofan, Joseph M. DeSimone and Rajiv Shah
New Appointments Further Strengthen the Society’s Board Expertise in Science, Education, Innovation and Global Impact
Meet Jill Tiefenthaler, National Geographic Society’s First Female Chief Executive Officer
Learn more about Jill Tiefenthaler and her plans to move the 132-year-old organization forward, including her intention to bolster the Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Education
National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Company, Introduces New Advanced Placement Human Geography Program to Support Distance Learning
First AP® Human Geography program to be sponsored by the National Geographic Society
Our Explorers
Announcing the 2020-2021 National Geographic Storytelling Fellows
The National Geographic Society’s nine new Storytelling Fellows will embark upon a year-long project to explore timely issues the world needs to hear using a variety of storytelling mediums.
Education
Could Math Beat Viruses like COVID-19?
A simulation designed to deepen understanding of infectious agents and public health emergencies such as the Ebola outbreak is highlighted in a National Geographic Society video featuring cadets at the Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) and computational geneticist and National Geographic ...