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Geographers Unite Globally for Climate Action

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.
The Geographer: COP26 Special Edition

A special edition of The Geographer, focusing on Scotland's climate journey and on a host of potential and innovative solutions to the climate crisis. Read it here.
Young Geographer: Climate Justice Edition

The third edition of the RSGS's Young Geographer magazine focused on climate justice. Read it here.
Scotland: Our Climate Journey

A new documentary film exploring Scotland's progress in tackling climate change, through bold legislation and some of the world's most stringent targets, including a commitment to net zero by 2045.

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