American Geographical Society

VISION: To be the foremost champion of geography for the benefit of society.
MISSION: We convene a diverse global community of innovators, thinkers, and practitioners; create and curate geographical knowledge, learning, and exploration; and advance geographic science and technologies to address society’s challenges and opportunities.
American Geographical Society

VISION: To be the foremost champion of geography for the benefit of society.
MISSION: We convene a diverse global community of innovators, thinkers, and practitioners; create and curate geographical knowledge, learning, and exploration; and advance geographic science and technologies to address society’s challenges and opportunities.
American Geographical Society

VISION: To be the foremost champion of geography for the benefit of society.
MISSION: We convene a diverse global community of innovators, thinkers, and practitioners; create and curate geographical knowledge, learning, and exploration; and advance geographic science and technologies to address society’s challenges and opportunities.

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