En mémoire du Professeur Gabriel WACKERMANN (1928-2026) C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous vous faisons part du décès du Professeur Gabriel WACKERMANN. Géographe émérite français, le Professeur Gabriel Wackermann a marqué durablement la discipline par l’ampleur de son œuvre, la rigueur de sa pensée et la générosité de son engagement intellectuel. Son parcours témoigne [...]
Prof Jef Vandenberghe, distinguished physical geographer and Quaternary scientist and long-standing supporter of the IGU, has passed away after a career that left a deep and lasting imprint on international geography. He was for many years a Professor of Physical Geography at the Vrye Universiteit Amsterdam, where he played a central role in advancing research [...]
Happy New Year 2026
THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POPULATION GEOGRAPHIES (ICPG 2026) The International Conference on Population Geographies (ICPG) is a biennial forum for scholars working on population geography, spatial demography, and population-related spatial issues. ICPG 2026 welcomes international participation. MAIN THEME Population Geographies in an Era of Demographic Transition FORMAT Hybrid conference (on-site and online). On-site participation [...]
IGU CDES 2026 Conference, May 27-29, 2026, Turku, Finland "Strengthening Economic Resilience: Geographies of Policies, Knowledge Co-Creation and Industry Transformations" Organized by Economic Geography unit, Turku School of Economics, University of Turku Abstract submission deadline: 15 February 2026. Submission: SUBMIT ABSTRACT Details and Call for Papers Conference website: IGU-CDES Conference 2026
International Mountain Day 2025 ️ 11 December 2025 15:00–16:30 GMT Online Seminar We are pleased to announce that the hashtag IGU Commission of Mountain Studies and the Commission on Biogeography and Biodiversity are jointly organizing an online seminar to celebrate International Mountain Day2025! This year’s theme, “Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains [...]
Dear IGU Colleagues, On behalf of the IGU Executive Committee, it is my great pleasure to release the call for nomination of candidates for the following four IGU Honors & Awards in 2026. Announcement: English & French The IGU Planet and Humanity Medal, created to honour individuals (not necessarily geographers) who have made outstanding contributions [...]
IGC 2024 Dublin: Celebrating a World of Difference, Creating a Lasting Legacy The report from ISHF 2025 can be viewed here: ISHF 2025 Dublin – Fáilte Ireland’s Role in Driving Change in Social Housing
The Scientific Committee of the IRC 2026 now invites the submission of abstracts for oral and poster presentations. ABSTRACT PREPARATION: Abstracts submitted must adhere to the following specifications: Abstracts are to be authored, co-authored and must be limited to 300 words under the headings of background/hypothesis, materials and methods, results, conclusions. Abstracts must be submitted in English. [...]
Following a request sent by the President of ANPEGE (Associação Nacional de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Geografia), the IGU Executive Committee met on 11 and 12 April 2025 and reaffirmed the following: The IGU affirms the important role of geographers in advancing peace and shared prosperity among all peoples and nations. This commitment is rooted [...]
