We are the learned society and professional body for geography. Established in 1830, we advance geographical science and support its practitioners.
We are the largest and most active scholarly geographical society in the world.
We are an independent organisation with a strong reputation for quality and dynamism.
Based in central London, we welcome 150,000 people a year to events and activities for members and the public, and reach many more more through online activities.
Society membership comprises some 14,000 people in more than 100 countries. Members range from professional geographers, researchers and teachers, to expeditioners and enthusiasts.
Our activities
As the learned society and professional body for geography, we advance geographic research, nationally and globally, to improve understanding of our connected world.
We support teaching, educating people as local and global citizens in a rapidly changing world, through formal learning, fieldwork and expeditions.
We promote the relevance of geography, recognising public interest in our world.
We foster the recognition and understanding of geography to policy, placing it firmly in debates about the futures of places, environments and communities.
We promote and develop Society membership and staff, supporting charitable activities and reinforcing the professional standards in geographical knowledge and skills.
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