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First Report of Rare Cat Discovered on Mt. Everest
New scientific finding marks the first documented discovery of Pallas’s Cat on the world’s highest mountain.
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National Geographic Society Names Azu Nwagbogu Explorer at Large
Nigerian Curator and Visionary Azu Nwagbogu will be recognized as an ambassador for the global nonprofit organization
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Meet the Next Five National Geographic Explorers Supported by the National Geographic Society’s Collaboration with The Climate Pledge
The collaboration supports five National Geographic Explorers and climate storytellers documenting the global climate crisis through the Society’s Global Storytellers Fund
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The National Geographic Society Surpasses $100 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Year
The nonprofit raises $117.9 million; the first time in the organization’s 135-year history that it has raised more than $100 million in a year
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Manulife partners with the National Geographic Society to safeguard world heritage sites from climate change impacts
Manulife today announced a new partnership with the National Geographic Society to safeguard several historical and culturally significant heritage sites from the impacts of climate change and to protect the physical, cultural, and financial well-being of the communities that depend ...
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New marine and terrestrial protected area is designated in Tierra del Fuego in Argentina
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands passed a law creating the Peninsula Mitre Natural Protected Area. The newly protected area covers a terrestrial and marine surface of approximately 10,000 square kilometers covering ...
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Llaman al Gobierno de Chile a prohibir las salmoneras dentro de la Reserva Nacional Kawesqar durante estreno de documental de National Geographic
Santiago, 4 de diciembre. En una sala llena se efectuó el estreno del documental “Canoeros: Memoria Viva” de National Geographic y su programa Pristine Seas. El evento realizado en el centro GAM contó con la presencia de numerosos miembros de los ...
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Global Slingshot Challenge Empowers Young Changemakers to Champion Environmental Issues
Partnership between the National Geographic Society and Paul G. Allen Family Foundation focuses on voices of youth
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Botswana Youth Share Stories of the Okavango Delta at National Geographic Photo Camp
Local students in Maun, Botswana learned and practiced photography skills with a team of National Geographic Explorers and Botswana-based photographers and educators.
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National Geographic Pristine Seas Awarded Grant by Bloomberg Philanthropies
New financial commitment for ocean protection to further advance the goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030.
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Scientists declare support for the banning of destructive industrial fishing methods in the European Union’s Marine Protected Areas
More than 200 scientists have signed a statement calling for the prohibition of bottom trawling, and other industrial activities, in the EU’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
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National Geographic Pristine Seas recomienda la designación de dos nuevas áreas marinas protegidas en Uruguay
Representantes de National Geographic Pristine Seas y organizaciones locales se reunieron con el Presidente de Uruguay para entregar dos nuevos informes científicos que respaldan las propuestas existentes para la creación de áreas marinas protegidas en el océano ...
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National Geographic Pristine Seas recommends the designation of two new marine protected areas in Uruguay
Representatives from National Geographic Pristine Seas and local organizations met with the President of Uruguay to deliver two new scientific reports that support existing proposals for the creation of marine protected areas in the Uruguayan ocean.
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National Geographic Society Names Dr. Deborah Grayson as Chief Education Officer
Grayson to lead effort to bring Explorer Mindset to millions of students, educators
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Students Reflect on Photo Camp Experience with National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts
A month after the National Geographic Photo Camp in Key Largo, three students share their experiences, lessons, and goals with Explorer Tara Roberts.