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Defining the roles of geographers in government.
The profession offers up-to-date information on what's going on, opportunities for professional growth and ways of linking with wider networks of geographers.
Celebrating the geographical work across the civil, crown and public sector, the Government Geography profession has today opened up nominations for its annual awards.
The Government Geography Profession was established in 2018 to support geographical expertise across the public sector. Government Geography Profession is part of the Civil Service .
The seventh Geography in Government awards took place on 12 May 2025
The Permanent Committee on Geographical Names guidance for the proper writing of geographical names.
Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN) guidance on the impact of geographical names upon many areas of life.
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