# Department of Geography
**Source**: https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/
**Parent**: https://www.geo.lmu.de/en/studies/
Welcome to the website of the Department of Geography of LMU Munich. Human-Environment Relations · Physical Geography · Nexus Research · Economic Geography · Climate Education
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### Studying
All information about studying geography in Munich
[Read more](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/study/)
### Research
Research at the Department of Geography at LMU Munich
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### The Department
Introduction to the Department of Geography at LMU Munich
[Read more](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/the-department/)
[Faculty of Geosciences](https://www.geo.lmu.de/en/)
## News & Events
- *26/02/2026*
[TV reports on climate change fail to reach many viewers](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/tv-reports-on-climate-change-fail-to-reach-many-viewers-5f509ce6.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/workshop-quantifying-flood-vulnerability-under-future-socioeconomic-pathways-in-hu-city-was-held-at-the-international-sc-d245ae43.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/clemens-schwingshackl-receives-arnold-sommerfeld-prize-416627b5.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/prof-matthias-garschagen-has-been-awarded-a-consolidator-grant-by-the-european-research-council-e8b3c88e.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/dr-liang-emlyn-yang-appointed-adjunct-professor-at-chulalongkorn-university-in-bangkok-thailand-60d940e9.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/julia-pongratz-among-the-highly-cited-researchers-2025-f7a0f62e.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/low-salinity-water-in-the-southern-ocean-kept-co-locked-away-for-decades-ef97111d.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/new-semester-new-discussions-earth-futures-colloquium-returns-on-november-12-2025-089ef124.html)
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)](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/resilience-rising-icare25-concludes-successfully-in-munich-with-the-launch-of-the-munich-climate-resilience-initiative-m-1863adfc.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/presentations-at-adaptation-futures-2025-129964cf.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/new-positions-at-cdrterra-in-education-communication-b54f6b95.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/two-positions-in-knowledge-transfer-and-visual-communication-for-cdrterra-49b2944f.html)
CDRterra is hiring: Knowledge Transfer Lead (E14 TV-L) and Visual Designer (E13 TV-L), both 75%, starting November 2025.
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May
*28/05/2025*
[Lehre@Geo Conference on 28.05.2025](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/events-overview/event/lehregeo-conference-on-28052025-d304dc64.html)
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!](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/munich-climate-school-2025-apply-now-6ef3eef7.html)
- *12/05/2025*
[Call for abstracts - International Climate Resilience Conference, 26-29 October 2025](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/call-for-abstracts-international-climate-resilience-conference-26-29-october-2025-0d5e8d23.html)
International Climate Resilience Conference at LMU Munich, Germany, 26-29 October 2025
- *29/04/2025*
[New international partnership project with Chile](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/new-international-partnership-project-with-chile-0e7a16df.html)
The GIST Hub promotes sustainable innovation and inclusive governance.
- *17/04/2025*
[New semester, new discussions: "Earth Futures" colloquium returns on May 7, 2025](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/new-semester-new-discussions-earth-futures-colloquium-returns-on-may-7-2025-ae5748be.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/climate-scientist-julia-pongratz-becomes-member-of-the-leopoldina-b7ef722e.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/recap-2nd-enmap-user-workshop-in-munich-e2749f87.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/participation-at-the-ipccs-first-lead-author-meeting-in-japan-for-the-special-report-on-climate-change-and-cities-ded55de1.html)
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’](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/new-extension-subject-education-for-sustainable-development-esd-in-the-teaching-profession-63fafd95.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/coast-scapes-project-secures-eu-funding-a-new-opportunity-for-coastal-resilience-research-fc282221.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/prof-johannes-glueckler-introduced-the-gist-hub-at-lateinamerikatag-483b9064.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/international-workshop-on-leveraging-technology-and-societal-innovation-in-urban-water-management-aecb3227.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/matthias-garschagen-appointed-coordinating-lead-author-in-the-ipcc-special-report-on-climate-change-and-cities-ae670ca8.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/graduation-ceremony-2024-8c73a94e.html)
We congratulate 80 students for their Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
- *12/12/2024*
[Julia Pongratz among the „Highly Cited Researchers”](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/julia-pongratz-among-the-highly-cited-researchers-5117455a.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/new-report-from-the-global-carbon-project-1ceb5c17.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/new-publication-in-nature-cities-26afe74d.html)
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](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/new-semester-new-discussions-earth-futures-colloquium-returns-on-november-13-2024-f2da58d1.html)
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.
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Apr
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04 Apr
*02/04/2025 - 04/04/2025*
[2. EnMAP User Workshop 2025](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/events-overview/event/2-enmap-user-workshop-2025-56cf1c56.html)
We bring the Hyperspectral Community to Munich!
- *18/04/2024*
[EARSeL Young Scientist Award](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/news-overview/news/earsel-young-scientist-award-fb123965.html)
is going to Munich!
- 02
Apr
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04 Apr
*02/04/2025 - 04/04/2025*
[2. EnMAP User Workshop 2025](https://www.geo.lmu.de/geographie/en/latest-news/events-overview/event/2-enmap-user-workshop-2025-56cf1c56.html)
We bring the Hyperspectral Community to Munich!
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