Department of Geography
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TV analysis of around 25,000 hours of broadcasting shows: Climate change topics are mostly covered in news programs – target groups who watch entertainment programs are hardly reached. - 12/12/2025 Workshop “Quantifying Flood Vulnerability under Future Socioeconomic Pathways in Huế City” was held at the International School, Hue University, Vietnam
On December 12, a workshop entitled “Quantifying Flood Vulnerability under Future Socioeconomic Pathways in Huế City” was held at the International School, Hue University, as part of the FloodAdaptVN project. - 12/12/2025 Clemens Schwingshackl receives Arnold Sommerfeld Prize
The award from the Bavarian Academy of Sciences recognizes his contribution to climate and ecosystem research. - 10/12/2025 Prof. Matthias Garschagen has been awarded a Consolidator Grant by the European Research Council
Through this award, the European Research Council (ERC) supports excellent researchers with a grant of up to two million euros for a period of five years to help them expand and consolidate their innovative research. - 05/12/2025 Dr. Liang Emlyn Yang Appointed Adjunct Professor at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Liang Emlyn Yang has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor at Thailand’s prestigious Chulalongkorn University (CU). - 13/11/2025 Julia Pongratz among the “Highly Cited Researchers” 2025
According to a recent international publication analysis by Claviate, the scientist ranks among the most successful in her field. - 04/11/2025 Low-salinity water in the Southern Ocean kept CO₂ locked away for decades
Low-salinity water in the Southern Ocean kept CO₂ locked away for decades - New study reveals an overlooked oceanic carbon storage mechanism - 03/11/2025 New semester, new discussions: "Earth Futures" colloquium returns on November 12, 2025
Join us every other Wednesday at noon to explore the diverse research in geography, including the latest findings. The colloquium offers students, staff members, and other interested people a chance to engage in discussions about the future of our planet. - 31/10/2025 Resilience Rising: iCARE25 Concludes Successfully in Munich with the Launch of the Munich Climate Resilience Initiative (MCRI)
Munich, 29 October 2025 — The International Climate Resilience Conference 2025 (iCARE25) concluded successfully this week at the Catholic Academy in Bavaria (Kardinal-Wendel-Haus) in Munich. - 28/10/2025 Presentations at Adaptation Futures 2025
The Chair of Human Geography and Human Environment Relations presented its work in a number of talks at this year’s Adaptation Futures conference in Christchurch (New Zealand), 13-16 October 2025. - 10/10/2025 New positions at CDRterra in Education & Communication
We are looking for two new team members in Education for Sustainable Development and Science Communication focused on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). - 16/07/2025 Two Positions in Knowledge Transfer and Visual Communication for CDRterra
CDRterra is hiring: Knowledge Transfer Lead (E14 TV-L) and Visual Designer (E13 TV-L), both 75%, starting November 2025. - 28 May
28/05/2025 Lehre@Geo Conference on 28.05.2025
The StudForschung@Geo funding instrument gives students the opportunity to carry out their own research projects. At the conference, the students will give an insight into their projects in a lecture and a poster presentation. - 19/05/2025 Munich Climate School 2025: Apply now! - 12/05/2025 Call for abstracts - International Climate Resilience Conference, 26-29 October 2025
International Climate Resilience Conference at LMU Munich, Germany, 26-29 October 2025 - 29/04/2025 New international partnership project with Chile
The GIST Hub promotes sustainable innovation and inclusive governance. - 17/04/2025 New semester, new discussions: "Earth Futures" colloquium returns on May 7, 2025
Join us every other Wednesday at noon to explore the diverse research in geography, including the latest findings. The colloquium offers students, staff members, and other interested people a chance to engage in discussions about the future of our planet. - 07/04/2025 Climate scientist Julia Pongratz becomes member of the Leopoldina
The holder of the Chair of Physical Geography and Land Use Systems has been accepted as a member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in Halle/Saale. - 07/04/2025 Recap: 2nd EnMAP User Workshop in Munich
More than 100 Remote Sensing experts from all over the world came to Munich to discuss their work with EnMAP. - 01/04/2025 Participation at the IPCC’s First Lead Author Meeting in Japan for the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) held the First Lead Author Meeting in Osaka, Japan from 10. – 14. March 2025 for the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. - 27/03/2025 New extension subject ‘Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the teaching profession’
The extension subject ‘Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the teaching profession’ will be launched in the coming winter semester. At LMU, we are even one step ahead... - 11/03/2025 COAST-SCAPES Project Secures EU Funding: A New Opportunity for Coastal Resilience Research
A new research project, COAST-SCAPES, has recently been approved for funding under the EU Mission Adaptation to Climate Change. Titled “Rethinking COASTal landSCAPES with climate-resilient interventions: systemic land-to-sea solutions” - 21/02/2025 Prof. Johannes Glückler introduced the GIST Hub at Lateinamerikatag
The partnership between LMU and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile will promote governance solutions for sustainability transitions. - 04/02/2025 International workshop on Leveraging technology and societal innovation in urban water management
Date: July 31 - August 01, 2025 Venue: Carl Friedrich von Siemens Stiftung, Südliches Schlossrondell 23, 80638 München - 20/01/2025 Matthias Garschagen appointed Coordinating Lead Author in the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities
Prof. Matthias Garschagen has been appointed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as a Coordinating Lead Author (CLA) within the Upcoming Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. - 20/12/2024 Graduation Ceremony 2024
We congratulate 80 students for their Bachelor's and Master's degrees. - 12/12/2024 Julia Pongratz among the „Highly Cited Researchers”
Prof. Dr. Julia Pongratz is one of the most successful scientists in her field according to a recent publication analysis. - 14/11/2024 New Report from the Global Carbon Project
The latest report shows that global CO2 emissions are continuing to rise, with no trend reversal in sight. - 11/11/2024 New publication in Nature Cities
This publication presents an overview of progress and gaps in climate change adaptation in coastal cities around the world. - 29/10/2024 New semester, new discussions: "Earth Futures" colloquium returns on November 13, 2024
Join us every other Wednesday at noon to explore the diverse research in geography, including the latest findings. The colloquium offers students, staff members, and other interested people a chance to engage in discussions about the future of our planet. - 02 Apr
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02/04/2025 - 04/04/2025 2. EnMAP User Workshop 2025
We bring the Hyperspectral Community to Munich! - 18/04/2024 EARSeL Young Scientist Award
is going to Munich! - 02 Apr
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04 Apr
02/04/2025 - 04/04/2025 2. EnMAP User Workshop 2025
We bring the Hyperspectral Community to Munich!