The National Geographic 33 is a dynamic list honoring 33 extraordinary adventurers, creators, icons, and visionaries whose imaginative ideas and unstoppable drive are making the world a better place. Today’s spotlight: the visionaries.

“For more than 137 years, National Geographic has been driven by the belief that bold thinking and collective action can change the world. This principle is what inspired National Geographic’s 33 founders—committed explorers, scientists and scholars—all those years ago.”

— Courteney Monroe, President, National Geographic Content

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In homage to our 33 founders, we're honoring modern trailblazers who are making a profound impact on conservation, science, policy, storytelling, and beyond. Follow us on Instagram to see how they're inspiring meaningful action. #NatGeo33