Endangered Earth - Published 1988 by National Geographic

Global Environmental Map | A Planet in Transition | Large Wall Format (1166 × 737 mm) | Premium Finishes

A landmark environmental map marking a turning point in how we understand our planet, Endangered Earth presents a powerful global perspective on humanity’s impact on the natural world. Published by National Geographic in December 1988—coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the National Geographic Society—this map captures a moment when awareness of global environmental change was rapidly emerging.

Combining science, geography, and visual storytelling, it explores the growing pressures on Earth’s ecosystems—revealing a world in transition between the one we inherited and the one we are actively reshaping.

Why This Map Stands Out

A landmark environmental perspective
One of the early global maps to visualise environmental stress and human impact.

Published at a pivotal moment
Released during a period of rising global awareness about ecological change and sustainability.

National Geographic authority
Combines scientific insight with clear, compelling cartography.

A large-format statement piece
At over a metre wide, it commands attention and invites reflection.

Still relevant today
The themes it explores—climate, ecosystems, and human influence—remain central to modern discussion.

🗺️ What the Map Shows

• A global overview of environmental challenges and pressures
• The concept of Earth as an interconnected biosphere
• Regions affected by human activity and ecological change
• Visual insights into how natural systems have been altered over time
• The relationship between population, development, and environmental impact
• A thematic framework illustrating the balance between natural systems and human influence

📐 Size & Format

1166 mm (W) × 737 mm (H)
Landscape orientation

A large, impactful wall format ideal for:

• Classrooms and lecture halls
• Offices and boardrooms
• Environmental and research spaces
• Feature walls requiring a bold, meaningful centrepiece

✨ Premium Finishes

🔨 Please allow up to 10 working days for professionally mounted hang-railed finishes.

📊 Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Students and educators of environmental science and geography
• Professionals in sustainability, planning, and policy
• Offices and institutions focused on global challenges
• Individuals interested in climate and ecological change
• Gift buyers seeking a thought-provoking and meaningful map

🌍 A Planet at a Turning Point

This map reflects a critical moment in human history:

• A growing awareness of environmental limits
• Natural systems increasingly shaped by human activity
• A biosphere under pressure from development and population growth
• A world transitioning toward new ways of thinking about sustainability

It is both a record of its time—and a reminder that the choices we make shape the future of the planet.

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed in Australia using archival-quality production
• Faithfully reproduced to preserve clarity and thematic detail
• Premium materials selected for durability and long-term display
• Each map is hand-checked before dispatch
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🚚 Delivery

• Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Dispatch within 1–2 business days
• Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—allow up to 10 working days
• Packaging: Securely rolled in protective tubing

See the world at a moment of change—
a map that brings environmental awareness into sharp, global focus.

👉 Order now and add a powerful perspective to your wall.