The Department of Geography at The University of Hong Kong is a leading global hub for geographical knowledge, dedicated to advancing the science of human–environment interactions in service of a sustainable, equitable, and resilient planet.

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Building on a tradition of scholarly excellence since 1931, we generate world-class research that addresses society’s most pressing challenges — climate change, urbanisation, biodiversity loss, social inequality, and the digital transformation of geographical knowledge.

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Our research tackles: carbon neutrality and the energy transition in dense Asian cities; climate change impacts on health, food, and water; the dynamics of rapid urbanisation, ageing, and mobility in the Global South; the conservation and restoration of urban green-blue infrastructure; and the development of geospatial AI, big Earth data, and digital-twin technologies for evidence-based decision-making.

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Distinctive Strengths: We are distinguished by a uniquely integrated approach bridging physical and human geography, GIScience, and remote sensing. Our global reputation is anchored by world-leading capabilities in quantitative remote sensing (e.g., GLASS and Hi-GLASS products), alongside cutting-edge innovation in GeoAI and spatiotemporal modelling.

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Global Impact (Ranked 11th Globally, QS 2026):

• Locally: Informing HK government policy on climate, transport, urban forestry, air quality, and the HKDSE curriculum.

• Regionally: Leading joint laboratories with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and driving partnerships across the Greater Bay Area and Asia.

• Internationally: Serving on the Lancet Commissions, Earth Commission, and Future Earth; receiving RGS-IBG Council awards; and holding editorial leadership in top journals.