Value proposition

We are the UK's learned society & professional body for geography, supporting geography & geographers across the world.

The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is the UK’s learned society for geography and professional body for geographers. We are also a membership organisation and a registered charity.

The Society was founded in 1830 to advance geographical science and this remains our core purpose. We achieve this through supporting geographical research, education, and fieldwork and expeditions, as well as by advocating on behalf of the discipline, supporting geographers in professional practice, and promoting geography to public audiences. As a professional body, we provide support, opportunities and recognition to professionals using geographical knowledge and skills in the workplace across sectors.

We welcome professional geographers, geography graduates and all those with an enthusiasm for geography, travel and exploration to join the Society. Visit our website to find out more.

Geography, Research, Education, Fieldwork and expeditions, Public Engagement, Membership, Policy, and Professional development