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National Geographic Society Names Darien Wright as Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Published: March 19, 2024 13:00
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 19, 2024)—The National Geographic Society has named Darien Wright its Chief Financial and Operating Officer, effective March 28, 2024. In this role, Wright will lead the organization’s financial and operational functions, including…
Brazil’s mangrove forests represent untapped blue carbon banks, says new study from National Geographic Explorers
Published: March 4, 2024 12:40
Washington, D.C. (March 4) — Released today in Nature Communications, a new study titled “The inclusion of Amazon mangroves in Brazil’s REDD+ program” suggests that Brazil’s mangroves hold untapped climate mitigation potential, sequestering an estimated…
Os manguezais do Brasil representam bancos de carbono azul inexplorados, afirma novo estudo dos Exploradores da National Geographic
Published: March 4, 2024 12:40
Washington, D.C. (4 de março) – Lançado hoje na revista científica Nature Communications, um novo estudo intitulado “The inclusion of Amazon mangroves in Brazil’s REDD+ program” (“A inclusão dos manguezais da Amazônia no programa REDD+ do Brasil”) sugere…
National Geographic Explorer’s ‘Unplastify Worldwide’ Program Opens for Registration in Spanish-Speaking Classrooms
Published: February 26, 2024 16:57
Washington, DC (February 26, 2024) – Inspiring teenagers to be the protagonists of their own education is at the heart of National Geographic Explorer Agustina “Tati” Besada’s expanding Unplastify Education Worldwide Program. The three-month educational…
El programa “Unplastify Worldwide” de una exploradora de National Geographic abre sus inscripciones para las aulas de habla hispana
Published: February 26, 2024 16:54
Washington, DC (26 de febrero de 2024) –– Inspirar a los adolescentes para que sean los protagonistas de su propia educación es el núcleo del creciente programa mundial Unplastify Education de la exploradora de National Geographic Agustina “Tati” Besada.…
National Geographic Society Launches the Wildlife Intelligence Project
Published: February 21, 2024 14:00
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 21, 2024) –– The National Geographic Society announced today the launch of the Wildlife Intelligence Project, an initiative that will fund and follow three National Geographic Explorers as they embark on animal cognition and…
New study by National Geographic Explorers provides first-ever comprehensive assessment of ecosystem services of Brazil’s coastal mangrove forests
Published: February 7, 2024 12:55
Em português Washington, D.C. (Feb. 7) — Released today, a new study provides the first-ever empirical assessment of ecosystem services — the benefits we receive from nature — of Brazilian mangroves. The study, titled “Flow of mangrove ecosystem services…
Local and International Scientists Embark on Ambitious Study of Palau’s Underwater Ecosystem
Published: February 1, 2024 19:00
Koror, Palau (February 2, 2024)—National Geographic Pristine Seas returns to Palau to explore the diverse underwater ecosystem and contribute scientific data to the country’s ongoing marine spatial planning efforts. In partnership with the Government of…
The National Geographic Society Breaks Fundraising Record with $122.8 Million in New Commitments
Published: January 25, 2024 14:00
Washington, D.C., January 25, 2024 — Today, the National Geographic Society announced its largest fundraising year in its 136-year history with $122.8 million in new commitments for 2023 — the Society’s third record-breaking year in a row. Contributions…
Four New Trustees Appointed to National Geographic Society Board of Trustees
Published: January 23, 2024 14:00
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 23, 2024)—The National Geographic Society today announced the appointment of four new members of the board of trustees – Kate E. Brandt, John K. Delaney, Evan G. Greenberg and Sandesh V. Kadur. The addition of these members and…
Scientists Uncover New Marine Source of Carbon Emissions into Atmosphere, Finding Bottom Trawling Contributes to Global Warming
Published: January 18, 2024 05:00
(WASHINGTON, DC) 18 JANUARY 2024 — Bottom trawling is a previously unaccounted for source of atmospheric carbon emissions, scientists reveal in a study published today in Frontiers in Marine Science. As the world scrambles to slash emissions caused by…
National Geographic Society Names Kirsten Elstner and Tara Roberts Explorers in Residence
Published: January 8, 2024 14:00
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 8, 2024) –– The National Geographic Society announced today that renowned storytellers Kirsten Elstner and Tara Roberts have been named National Geographic Explorers in Residence. In their new roles, Elstner and Roberts will join…
The Endangered Miami Tiger Beetle Becomes National Geographic Photo Ark’s 15,000th Species
Published: November 28, 2023 12:00
WASHINGTON, DC (November 28, 2023) — At an event last night to honor the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Geographic Explorer and Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore announced that he has photographed the project’s…
Esri and National Geographic Society Launches Reimagined National Geographic MapMaker
Published: November 15, 2023 14:00
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2023)—By learning about mapping skills and geography, students, teachers and others can gain a better understanding of how the world’s most crucial issues, challenges and opportunities fit into the context of place. In…
Dominica Establishes World’s First Sperm Whale Reserve, a Boost for Climate, Biodiversity and the Local Economy
Published: November 13, 2023 15:52
ROSEAU, DOMINICA (13 November 2023)—The government of Dominica announced its commitment to establish a Sperm Whale Reserve off the Caribbean (western) side of the Island nation. The new reserve will help sequester carbon and generate tourism income while…
New Dive Center Opens for African Storytellers, Scientists and Conservationists with Support from Africa Refocused
Published: November 13, 2023 13:33
SODWANA BAY, South Africa — Africa Refocused –– a collaboration between Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) and the National Geographic Society –– hosted a ceremony today to officially open the Sodwana Bay Storytelling, Research and Dive…