• Conservation: Includes categories on animals and plants; fresh water; landscapes; migrations and corridors; and oceans and coastal areas.


• Climate Change: Focuses on projects having to do with forest conservation and management; renewable energy; reforestation; and ocean impacts.


• Cultures: Features projects focusing on preserving endangered languages; cultural preservation; archeology; and indigenous rights.


• Energy:Focuses on technology; energy efficiency; and energy investment.


• Exploration: Focuses on taking action to help preserve our planet; to explore its mysteries through sustainable travel; and to raise awareness about cultures and environments, and science and adventure projects.


• Humanitarian Affairs: Includes projects focusing on water and sanitation; emergency relief; health; education; empowering women; and poverty and hunger.

For more information about National Geographics Global Action Atlas, visit the National Geographic site.