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Join us on GeoNight, the European night of geography, to discuss how urban design can bring nature back into cities boosting biodiversity, wellbeing, and climate resilience.

Meet our speakers

Johanna Gibbons is an award-winning landscape architect and founder of J&L Gibbons, a London-based practice known for pioneering nature-led urban design. She works at the forefront of integrating biodiversity, climate resilience, and community into city landscapes.

Chris Fitch is an author, geographer, and storyteller whose work explores humanity’s relationship with nature and place. He is best known for his travel and environmental writing, blending geography, science, and narrative journalism. Chris is the author of Wild Cities discussing new ways of living in the modern urban jungle.

Professor Karen Jones is an environmental historian at the University of Kent, specialising in the cultural and social meanings of landscapes, wildlife, and urban green spaces. Her work highlights how parks and natural environments contribute to wellbeing, identity, and our evolving relationships with nature in cities.

Lukwesa Burak (chair) is a BBC journalist and presenter with extensive experience covering national and international news and current affairs.

What is GeoNight?

GeoNight, the European night of geography, is a global initiative that thousands of people take part in worldwide. The events and activities give the general public chance to familiarise themselves with geography and geographical research.

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
• Free in-person student tickets: We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy an inspiring evening at the Society, so for this event we are offering free in-person student tickets with the code PANELSTUDENT at checkout.

Attending in-person

• We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door. Please use the Society's entrance on Exhibition Road.

Attending online

• If you are attending the event online, the joining instructions will be included in your confirmation email.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:

• Step-free access to the event
• Accessible toilets
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• Hearing loop

For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org