Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Non-profit OrganizationsEngland, United Kingdom201-500 Employees
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is the United Kingdom’s learned society for geography and a professional body for geographers. Founded in 1830, it supports geographical research, education, fieldwork and expeditions, and acts as an advocate for the discipline while assisting geographers in professional practice and engaging public audiences with geography. As a membership organization and registered charity, it serves professional geographers, geography graduates, and others with an interest in geography, travel, and exploration, providing opportunities, recognition, and support across sectors. Based in London, the Society operates within the non-profit sector, positioning itself as a central institution for advancing geographical science and promoting geographic knowledge to a wide audience.