The following relevant scientific issues are in the focus of the Chair Geography of Climates and Environmental Climatology.

The study programme of this professorship includes on the bachelor level (BSc Geography) a large number of lectures on climatology (including General Climatology, Regional Climatology and Climate Change) and regional geography (especially Physical Geography of Germany and Regional Geography of South America).

Master

On the master level (MSc Geography of Large Cities and Metropolitan Areas – Physical Geography, Environment and Nature) education and training are centered on urban climate and climate change, urban ecology and air quality. Close cooperation exist with the Dept. of Geomatics and the Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research.