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National Geographic Society Programs

Explorer-Led Programs

We invest in and scale a small number of signature, Explorer-led programs that can have outsize impact by combining the core elements of our vision: they leverage rigorous science and exploration while combining storytelling and education throughout the fabric of their efforts. These rigorous, multi-year initiatives are catalyzing lasting change across our six focus areas of Ocean, Land, Wildlife, Human Histories and Cultures, Planetary Health, and Space.


Pristine Seas

Pristine Seas

The Team spends weeks at sea, diving in the least-explored ocean places to inspire the creation and effective management of marine protected areas.

WonderLab

WonderLab

Anand Varma develops innovative photography and videography techniques that push the boundaries of how we understand the wonders of our world.

Perpetual Planet Expeditions

Perpetual Planet Expeditions

National Geographic and Rolex partnership to support scientific research and solutions to increase our understanding of the threats facing the planet.

Okavango Wilderness Project

Okavango Wilderness Project

Annual seasonal rains from Angola's highlands flood Botswana's Okavango Delta transforming the Kalahari Desert into one of the world's largest wetland

Photo Ark

Photo Ark

Photo Ark uses the power of photography to inspire people to help protect species at risk before it’s too late

Information Sessions

Educator Info Sessions

An overview of the challenge, tips from other educators who’ve participated, and an opportunity to have questions answered. These sessions allow educators to share experiences and best practices with one another related to supporting youth.

These sessions are open to both formal and informal educators, whether they are interested in conducting the challenge as an in-classroom experience or just want to support self-driven youth as they participate. There are separate sessions in English and Spanish.ns in English and Spanish, and individuals or teams are welcome to attend.

Note to self. The sessions are the same ones as Solution Design Labs and not duplicates, but OK since this is Design QA.

English: 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. EDT | Register

Spanish: 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. EDT | Register


English: 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. EDT | Register

Spanish: 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. EDT | Register

English: 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. EST | Register

Spanish: 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. EST | Register

English: 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. EST | Register

Spanish: 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. EST | Register

English: 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. EST | Register

Spanish: 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. EST | Register

  1. English: 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. EST | Register
  2. Spanish: 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. EST | Register

Another section

  1. English: 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. EST | Register
  2. Spanish: 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. EST | Register

Let's try

  • Session A
  • Session B
  • Session C

Information Sessions

Solution Design Labs

Solution Design Labs help youth learn about the challenge, think about the root causes of environmental problems in their community, and brainstorm possible solution ideas.

These sessions inspire youth around the work of our National Geographic Explorers and provide an opportunity for peer connection. Sessions are open to all youth regardless of where they are in their changemaking journey. There are separate sessions in English and Spanish, and individuals or teams are welcome to attend.

English: 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. EDT | Register

Spanish: 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. EDT | Register


English: 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. EDT | Register

Spanish: 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. EDT | Register

English: 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. EST | Register

Spanish: 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. EST | Register

English: 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. EST | Register

Spanish: 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. EST | Register

English: 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. EST | Register

Spanish: 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. EST | Register

  1. English: 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. EST | Register
  2. Spanish: 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. EST | Register

Another section

  1. English: 7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. EST | Register
  2. Spanish: 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. EST | Register

Let's try

  • Session A
  • Session B
  • Session C