Geography in responsibility
Research meets practice
Global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality call for people who are willing to take responsibility. “Geography of Responsibility” examines how responsibility is spatially distributed and which actors, places, and structures contribute to taking or neglecting responsibility. A transdisciplinary approach combines research and practice to understand how responsibilities arise, are distributed, and are perceived in different spaces.
The FGG's 2025/26 event series highlights different aspects of responsibility in various lectures, e.g., the following topics:
- Areas of responsibility and scope for action
- Environmental responsibility and socio-ecological transformation
- Presentation of the research countries or regions
The FGG is organizing numerous excursions in the 2026 summer semester. The scientific directors will present physical and human geography issues and explain the connections on site.
Details
- Date: Ongoing (summer and winter semesters)
- Location: Frankfurt and surrounding area (excursions),
Lecture Hall H VI, Bockenheim Campus (lectures) - Type of event: Lectures (winter semester 2025/26), excursions (summer semester 2026)
- Grade level: Upper secondary school
- Prior knowledge: No prior knowledge required
- Registration: Registration required for excursions (see registration form on the homepage)
Notes
There is a small fee for events, which is reduced for students (depending on the destination for excursions, €3 for lectures).