Home

Thought-provoking talks on geographical issues

Welcome to the discussion series run by the Royal Geographical Society that aims to improve public understanding of, and engagement with, some of the
big issues likely to affect our lives and society in the
coming years.

The series helps people make their own informed decisions and judgements on the most important challenges of the 21st century.

The talks are held at the Society's headquarters in South Kensington, London.

Follow the series @21cc

Recent Articles

Martha Lane Fox

Read excepts of Martha Lane Fox's speech, discussing her role as Champion for Digital Inclusion, the importance of engagement and the ways the government are helping to get the 4 million most disadvantaged people in the UK online.

read full article »

Tanya Byron

Read excepts of Professor Tanya Byron's speech, discussing the ways younger people use the internet and understanding the risks and benefits involved. Explaining the digital divide between children and parents.

read full article »

Future Events

3rd March, 2010
Not In My Back Yard
read more »

Not In My Back Yard

3 March 2010, 7pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

With pressure on the UK’s ageing energy and transport infrastructures mounting, is it time to put projects of national importance ahead of local concerns? Or does this bypass our democratic right to object?

Join our expert panel including Dame Fiona Reynolds, Director General of The National Trust, Jim Steer, director of Steer Davies Gleave and Antony Oliver, Editor of New Civil Engineer. Discussion will be chaired by The Guardian's Julian Glover