What are the hot research topics in geography?

Geography is a broad subject, covering all aspects of the earth. The following are some hot research topics in the field of geography:

1. Climate change and global warming: study the impact of climate change on the earth, including sea level rise and the increase of extreme weather events.

2. Urbanization and land use change: study the impact of urbanization on land use, including urban expansion and land cover change.

3. Natural disasters and risk assessment: study the mechanism and impact of natural disasters, and how to assess and manage disaster risks.

4. Water resources management: study the distribution, utilization and protection of water resources, including the hydrological cycle and sustainable utilization of water resources.

5. Biodiversity and ecosystem services: the study of biodiversity and ecosystem functions on Earth and their contribution to human welfare.

6. Population migration and urbanization: study the causes and effects of population migration and the social and economic effects of urbanization.

7. Geographic Information System (GIS) and spatial analysis: Study how to use GIS and spatial analysis technology to understand and solve geographical problems.

8. Economic geography: study the spatial distribution and regional development of economic activities, including industrial agglomeration and urban competitiveness.

9. Geography of environmental health and human health: study the influence of environmental factors on human health, including air pollution and water pollution.

10. sustainable development and urban planning: study how to achieve the goal of sustainable development, including urban planning and transportation planning.