Planetwalk Africa - Africa

Dr. John Francis, Planetwalker, is collaborating with GLOBE Africa to travel from South Africa to northern Africa by foot. Along the way, he is visiting GLOBE schools and taking daily GLOBE measurements! Follow along through photos, videos, and stories here on this page and on social media (#Planetwalk).

Have a question for Dr. Francis? Submit it here! 

Learn more about Planetwalk and hear Dr. Francis' inspiring story by watching a recording of his recent keynote at the 2024 GLOBE Annual Meeting.
 

Stages of the Planetwalk Africa Journey

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September - October 2024
Starting in Plettenberg Bay in South Africa, Dr. Francis will walk towards the border of Botswana. Read more in these articles:

• John Francis, Planetwalker, in South Africa Spreading the Word about GLOBE and Kindness (Oct 2024)
• GLOBE and Dr. John Francis Invite Educators and Students to Take a Planetwalk
• Planetwalk Collaborating with GLOBE Africa (Sep 2024)​​​​

​​​​​​January - February 2024
In January of 2024, Dr. Francis journeyed from Gordon's Bay to Mossel Bay. Read more in these articles:

• Planetwalk — Dr. John Francis' Journey Towards a Better Earth (Mar 2024)
• New Jersey GLOBE Partnership Takes the First Steps with Dr. John Francis, Planetwalker: “From South Jersey to South Africa” (Mar 2024)
• Share Your Treewalk Experience Padlet (Europe and Eurasia Region)​​​​​​​​​​​​ (May 2024)

​​​​​​​January - February 2023
​​​​​​​In January of 2023, Dr. Francis began his journey, walking the first 100 miles from Cape Point to Gordon's Bay in South Africa. ​​​