
News & Events
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New international partnership project with Chile
The GIST Hub promotes sustainable innovation and inclusive governance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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”
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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.
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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
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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.
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Graduation Ceremony 2024
We congratulate 80 students for their Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
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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.
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International Climate Resilience Conference at LMU Munich
International Climate Resilience Conference at LMU Munich, Germany, 26-29 October 2025
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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.
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New publication in Nature Cities
This publication presents an overview of progress and gaps in climate change adaptation in coastal cities around the world.
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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.
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02 Apr—04 Apr2. EnMAP User Workshop 2025
We bring the Hyperspectral Community to Munich!
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EARSeL Young Scientist Award
is going to Munich!
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02 Apr—04 Apr2. EnMAP User Workshop 2025
We bring the Hyperspectral Community to Munich!