RGS Explore Resource Hub
Learn every aspect of expedition planning, funding, safety, field research and communication with our curated library of knowledge and advice for impactful exploration.
Doing good with your expedition with Meagan Neal
Learn how expeditions and fieldwork can help create a better world in novel ways by using the Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for impact.
The anatomy of an expedition plan with Felicity Aston MBE
Learn the essentials to construct a robust expedition plan, with the first woman to ski alone across Antarctica, Felicity Aston.
The future of biodiversity: a keynote address with Dr James Borrell
Is biodiversity in an unstoppable freefall? Renowned conservation biologist Dr James Borrell explains how all is not lost – and how you can help.
Why fieldwork matters: protecting the planet with Dr Niall McCann
Discover the incredible impact expeditionary fieldwork can have on biodiversity conservation with biologist and explorer Dr Niall McCann.
Past field research programmes
Between 1977 and 2020 the Society ran 12 major multi-disciplinary overseas field research programmes. Browse and order copies of the resulting publications here.
Expedition and field safety management with Stephen Jones
Discover deep insights into effectively managing safety in the field with RGS Expeditions and Fieldwork Committee chair, Stephen Jones.
Funding and fundraising: a strategic guide to expedition crowdfunding
Looking to crowdfund your expedition? Learn key concepts and strategies you'll need to know to get your project off the ground.
Funding and fundraising: navigating the expedition grant landscape
Looking to fund your expedition but don’t know where to start? Here’s everything you need to know to get your project financed by grant-giving organisations.
Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine
Heading into the wild? Authored by our expert Fellows, this is your essential, pocket-sized guide for remote medical emergencies.
Gap year explorers: introducing the RGS Gap Experience Planning Toolkit
Transform your year out with our gap year planning toolkit. Develop life skills, your CV, and prepare for university with a purposeful geographical experience.
Sharing your findings: how to write an enduring expedition report
Post-expedition reporting need not be a chore. Learn how to turn your findings into a comprehensive narrative that stands the test of time.
Budgeting and finance: how to build a robust expedition budget
Looking to build a thorough and well-thought-out expedition budget? Learn all the essentials to get your project finances right first time.
About the RGS Explore Resource Hub
This searchable, filterable collection of digital resources provides detailed information and guidance across key areas of expedition planning, implementation and management.
An online complement to the RGS Explore Weekend, these resources cover the foundational aspects of expedition planning, strategies for securing funding, established protocols for safety and risk management, practical insights into various field techniques, and a range of associated topics.
The library of content aims to serve as a comprehensive reference for individuals and teams involved in scientific, exploratory, educational, and media-focused expeditions, offering structured knowledge on logistics, operational considerations, and good practices in diverse environments, as well as anecdotal and personal perspectives from an array of experts and thought leaders from across the Society.
With thanks to our donors
The RGS Explore Resource Hub has been developed as a modern successor to the respected RGS Expedition Handbook with the generous support of the Transglobe Expedition Trust. Content associated with the RGS Explore Weekend has been made possible with the support of the event's official partner, Rolex Perpetual Planet.