Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology

The Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology at Charles University is the largest physical geography department in Central Europe. Our teaching emphasises the combination of theoretical, applied and purely practical approaches.

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prof. RNDr. Jakub Langhammer, Ph.D.

+420 221 95 1360

+420 221 95 1364

jakub.langhammer@natur.cuni.cz

Albertov 6, 3NP, room 211C

Albertov 6, 4NP, room 363

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Namibia - Fascinating landscapes and some environmental risks

Namibia - Fascinating landscapes and some environmental risks

Published: Tuesday 25.11.2025

We would like to invite you to the next Geography Monday — this time on the topic of Namibia.

Longer growing seasons will not offset the impacts of summer drought on forest growth

Longer growing seasons will not offset the impacts of summer drought on forest growth

Published: Wednesday 19.11.2025

Climate change is extending the growing season in European forests, but this effect will not be sufficient to offset the negative impacts of increasing drought stress. This is a conclusion of an international research team led by Jan Tumajer from the Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, which analyzed more than 2,000 tree-ring width chronologies across Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. The study, recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications, shows that while a longer growing season may promote tree growth until mid-century, the negative effects of summer drought will outweigh the benefits of the extended growing season in drier regions after the 2050s.

Study Warns of Overlooked Risks from Small Mountain Lakes

Study Warns of Overlooked Risks from Small Mountain Lakes

Published: Saturday 4.10.2025

A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment highlights the underestimated risks posed by small lakes in mountain regions, exemplified by a destructive flood event in Nepal’s Limi Valley.

Spatial Data Science in Python, vol. 2!

Spatial Data Science in Python, vol. 2!

Published: Wednesday 4.6.2025

Following last year’s success, we have opened registration for the 2025 edition of the standalone course Spatial Data Science in Python, which is open to everyone and leads to a European micro-credentials certificate. This time, we’ve adjusted the schedule so you can participate even with a full-time job or if you live overseas. The course will take place in two blocks – September 8–12 and September 22–26, 2025, each day from 16:00 to 18:00 CEST. Registration is open until August 31, 2025.

PhysGeo research groups at the EGU conference in Vienna again

PhysGeo research groups at the EGU conference in Vienna again

Published: Monday 5.5.2025

After one year we visited again the European Geosciences Union (EGU) conference, which took place 28.4-2.5.2025 in Vienna

Interview with the 2023/2024 Student Laureate for Geography Miroslav Šobr

Interview with the 2023/2024 Student Laureate for Geography Miroslav Šobr

Published: Thursday 20.3.2025

Dr. Miroslav Šobr specializes in hydrology, limnology, and natural hazards. He is a beloved educator and participates in teaching both bachelor's and master's courses, including the challenging Planetary Geography, which he has supervised since 2018. He is actively involved in teaching hydrology and regional geography of Asia, drawing on his field experience from Lake Baikal and Central Asia. He enjoys leading field exercises and practical tasks within the Geography Olympiad, which he has helped organize since 2013. His teaching emphasizes discussion, practical examples, and a fair approach to students.

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