In this photo essay, Ted Leeming explores current forestry policy, practices and management in the UK & Scotland in 2023. Read more
RSGS Writer-in-Residence reflects on the life of climber and pioneering chemist J Norman Collie, who made the first neon display tubes. Read more
Following our first webinar on educational reform, RSGS Education Committee Chair Alastair McConnell reports on the findings from discussion and feedback and the recommendations for curriculum change. Read more
Chief Executive of the European Climate Foundation and leading academic Professor Laurence Tubiana spoke at The University of Edinburgh on Friday 27th November, at a special event hosted by RSGS, where she was awarded with Honorary Fellowship of the Society and the prestigious RSGS Shackleton Medal for her work as an internationally recognized leader in the global climate arena. Read more
Engaging stories, topical articles and fascinating insights from across the RSGS network.
Part 1 of 3: for the Access to Inspiration podcast, Sue Stockdale interviews renowned explorer and environmentalist Bertrand Piccard, who is President and co-founder of the Solar Impulse Foundation. He explains why focusing on ecology is not only profitable but also exciting. Read more
Cement has a surprisingly large climate impact, contributing around 8% of global CO2 emissions. To align the sector with the Paris climate goals, big changes will be needed. The sheer scale of these changes can seem tricky, but there are a number of ways emissions could be cut. Read more
The World Meteorological Organisation has updated its forecast on when the crucial threshold of 1.5 degrees of heating will be passed, finding that there is now a 66% chance this will be breached between now and 2027. Read more
Mike Robinson reflects on the latest IPCC report in this aptly named blog. Read more
A new year is upon us, and with that the potential for a fresh start and some fresh impetus to see action around some of the critical issues facing our society. Read more
"The Arctic Ocean is now being changed. The top of the world is no longer white, but blue. Its ice is disappearing"... Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan reflects on the changing Arctic. Read more
Nearly a week since COP27 concluded in Sharm el-Sheikh, Youth Energy Advisor, Josh Oxby, provides some reflective insights from his time at the conference. Read more
With COP27 coming to a close today, we share an article from the COP26 edition of The Geographer by Jojo Mehta, Co-founder and Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International. Read more
Scottish Renewables Chief Executive, Claire Mack, talks about ScotWind Leasing- an exciting and significant milestone in Scotland’s renewable energy story, enabling the next generation of offshore wind farms to be developed. Read more
RSGS CEO Mike Robinson considers how a country's GDP may be a measure of its economic prosperity, but fails to highlight the damage done in pursuit of wealth. Read more
Since unveiling plans to continue our series of popular monthly Q&A sessions with sustainability experts into the coming year, we discuss what we have done so far and reflect on why these conversations are so essential. Read more
We consider whether Netflix's recent big release 'Don't Look Up' has the ability to motivate and engage people about the climate crises. Read more
We share RSGS CEO Mike Robinson's introductory speech from the Perth Nature and Biodiversity Conference, talking about why Perth should become the most sustainable small city in Europe. Read more
RSGS CEO Mike Robinson considers whether we can make 2022 a year of relentless positivity by making it our resolution to take climate change action seriously. Read more
Following the sad passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, we share an insightful article that he and Mary Robinson wrote for The Geographer in 2014, calling for European leadership on climate change. Read more
'Scotland: Our Climate Journey' narrates Scotland's climate journey through the past, present and future, narrated by a wide range of individuals from across the country from different sectors, offering different perspectives, but all contributing in the battle against climate change. Read more
RSGS Chief Executive Mike Robinson considers whether or not COP26 met expectations. Read more
Remembrance day marks the opportunity to reflect upon the sacrifice of the past and the consequent benefit to the modern day, a time to remember some of the freedoms it is so easy to take for granted. Perhaps this year, we should also take two minutes to think about what sacrifices we ourselves are making for future generations, and how we wish to be remembered. Read more
The 10 Big Climate Solutions report is the outcome of 12 Climate Summits convened by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, where 800 people from 400 organisations from across Scottish society generated 1600 practical solutions to the Climate Emergency. The report highlights the 10 Big Climate Solutions from the Summits with the scale, pace and impact to drive the change we need. Read more
A simple explainer on what we can expect from this month's climate conference including what it is, how it works, and what it means for progress on climate worldwide. By RSGS CEO Mike Robinson. Read more
Yesterday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched a joint declaration of Global Geographical Societies, in which they pledge to redouble efforts to help deliver a better tomorrow, endorse the need for action on the climate and biodiversity crises, and call for world leaders to place the protection of nature and a liveable climate at the centre of the world’s economics and politics. Read more
As the eyes of the world turn to Glasgow for the most important UN climate conference to date, we share our ambitious programme of work related to COP26. Read more
RSGS CEO Mike Robinson reflects on what we could see in the next 10 years if we were all to take immediate and definitive action on climate change. Read more
A panel of farmers, academics and NGO representatives have published a consensus pathway for making Scottish farming climate compatible. In a debate that has been notoriously polarised, Farming for 1.5 Inquiry was able to set out a credible way forward by bringing different perspectives and aspirations around the same table. Read more