Christiane Meyer

Prof. Dr. Christiane Meyer holds a Professorship in Geography Education at the Institute of Science Education (IDN) at Leibniz University Hannover. She has served as Executive Director of the Institute and sits on the Executive Board. Her roles include representing professors in the Geography Study Commission and advising on geography education programs.

Education Background: She earned her doctorate from the University of Trier in 2002, winning the Dissertation Prize from the German Society for Geography and its Didactics (HGD) in 2005. Before her academic career, she taught at the secondary level and completed legal traineeships in education.

Research Interests: Meyer focuses on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), transformative education, cultural awareness, and ethical judgment. Her work emphasizes youth participation in sustainability initiatives, post-growth economics, and integrating global issues like climate change into geography curricula. She explores innovative pedagogical methods including blended learning and participatory approaches.

Publications: Over 200+ works, including recent contributions on urban resilience, SDG implementation, and fashion sustainability. Key themes address youth perspectives on sustainability, digital mobility transitions, and UNESCO heritage frameworks in education.

Grants/Teams: Active in research initiatives like the ARL Academy for Spatial Development, collaborating with institutions globally. Leads projects funded by the Leibniz Association and EU frameworks. Engages with NGOs like the Association of Environmental Education Institutions in Lower Saxony.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Geography Didactics Department at IDN, overseeing academic advising and curriculum development. Collaborates with the Leibniz School of Education and chairs international conferences on geography education innovation.