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Esri and National Geographic Society Launches Reimagined National Geographic MapMaker
Newly Updated Online Interactive Mapping Tool Empowers Students, Teachers and Individuals Everywhere to Explore the World Through Geography
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Dominica Establishes World’s First Sperm Whale Reserve, a Boost for Climate, Biodiversity and the Local Economy
Protecting the country’s whales sequesters as much carbon as taking 5,000 cars off the road every year – it also bolsters the local economy and paves the way for other countries to safeguard this at-risk species elsewhere. Photo by: Enric Sala/...
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New Dive Center Opens for African Storytellers, Scientists and Conservationists with Support from Africa Refocused
The Sodwana Bay Storytelling, Research and Dive Center will host NEWF Fellows participating in specialized skills labs including dive courses and cinematography workshops.
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National Geographic Photo Camp Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Since the program’s inception in 2003, Photo Camp has provided a meaningful introduction to photography for over 3,000 young people from 44 countries.
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National Geographic Explorers Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup to Receive 2024 Eliza Scidmore Award for Outstanding Storytelling
Winter and Guynup are recognized for their two-year investigation into U.S. captive tigers
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National Geographic Society Receives Largest Gift in 135-Year History From Longtime Partner Rolex
The donation will go towards National Geographic’s Base Camp, scheduled to open in 2026.
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National Geographic Society Names Nalini Nadkarni Explorer at Large
Ecologist and “Queen of the Forest Canopy” will serve as an ambassador for the global nonprofit organization
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The National Geographic Society Recognized with Two Jackson Wild Media Awards
Films produced and funded by Society received awards in the “Original Music Score” and “Short Form - Climate Stories” categories; National Geographic Explorer Hans Cosmas Ngoteya wins Rising Star award
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The 2024 Slingshot Challenge Commences Globally
The National Geographic Society and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation launch second year of global environmental youth challenge
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Meet the 2023 Fulbright-National Geographic Award Recipients
This year’s Explorers are working at the intersection of climate, research and storytelling across Asia, Latin America and Europe
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Scientists to Study Four Coral Atolls in the Republic of Marshall Islands in Support of Country’s Innovative Ocean Protection Approach
Survey of sea life in remote coral atolls—one of which suffered 23 nuclear tests—comes as nation, known for its community-based conservation efforts, gears up to achieve the sustainability of tuna fishing. Photo Credit: Jesse Goldberg/Pristine Seas
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Transboundary Collaboration to Be a Critical Topic During Amazon Summit
National Geographic Explorers comment on potential outputs from upcoming convening in Belem, Brazil
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National Geographic Explorer Dr. Krithi Karanth Expands Wild Shaale Program to Foster Children’s Empathy Toward Wildlife
With increased support from the National Geographic Society, Karanth and her team will bring the conservation education program to 15,000 children in India this year.
National Geographic Photo Camp Series with Air New Zealand Concludes with Virtual Reality Exhibition
The virtual exhibition features nearly 100 images by Photo Camp students and illustrates the theme of the series, TōkuMauri, which means “through the eyes,” by sharing the perspective of youth from across New Zealand.
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Uruguay se compromete a crear una nueva Área Marina Protegida alrededor de la Isla de Lobos
Este Día Mundial de los Océanos, Uruguay dio los primeros pasos hacia la ambiciosa meta de proteger al menos el 30% de las aguas de Uruguay para 2030 al anunciar el compromiso de establecer el área marina protegida (AMP) má...