Human Environment Relations
Welcome to the research and teaching unit on Human Environment Relations (HER). We focus on risks and societal responses regarding the effects of environmental and climate change, particularly in cities, as well as on the opportunities and barriers for sustainability transitions and climate change mitigation.
Working Groups
Working Group Prof. Dr. Matthias Garschagen
Chair in Human Geography with a Focus on Human Environment Relations
We concentrate on risk and adaptation in the context of natural hazards and climate change impacts, particularly in cities.
Working Group Prof. Dr. Henrike Rau
Social Geography with a Focus on Sustainability
We investigate the causes and consequences of (un)sustainable consumption at multiple scales.
News
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”, this ambitious initiative has been awarded an impressive 8.92 million Euros in funding. Coordinated by the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Spain), the project unites a consortium of 31 international partners to develop innovative strategies for enhancing coastal resilience across Europe and beyond.
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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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Meeting of the WG Natural Hazards and Environmental Risks in Munich
This year's annual meeting of the Natural Hazards and Environmental Risks Working Group took place on 29/30 April in Munich.
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New Paper in Nature Climate Change
Here you can find the new publication in Nature Climate Change on roles and responsibilities for adaption.
Read moreAssistance Human Environment Relations and Office Prof. Garschagen
Location and floor plan
We are located in the building of the Department of Geography (Luisenstraße 37, third floor on the right), close to Königsplatz (Maxvorstadt) and only a 10-minute walk from the main station.
Google Maps will help you find your way. Here you can view the staff offices (PDF, 397 KB) and the room plan (PDF, 57 KB).