The Institute of Geography of the University of Bern (GIUB) pursues a geography of global change, connecting temporal and spatial scales. It conducts interdisciplinary research that is needed to address current challenges towards achieving a sustainable and just world. We work on human–environment interactions, requiring competences from social and natural sciences to contribute knowledge for societal transformation. (GIUB Mission Statement 2019)
The goals of social, ecological and economic sustainability as well as climate protection are taken into account in all decisions and activities at the Institute of Geography. The Institute of Geography is committed to the vision of strong sustainability, which consists of keeping the impact of human activities within the ecological limits of the planet.
