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Humanity on the move

German Pavillon, Giardini, Venice, from May 28, 2016 11:00 AM to May 28, 2016 01:00 PM

On the occasion of the biennal exhibition of architecture in Venice, the Association of German Architects organizes a matinée under the motto "Humanity on the move". This is also the title of the current flagship report of the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) about the transformative power of cities. PIK-director John Schellnhuber ist co-chairman of the council and discusses with other experts about the topic within the symposium. Before, the German environment minister Barbara Hendricks speaks about integration as a challenge for cities and architecture. Event in German language, registration necessary.

Baden-Badener Energiegespräche: "Climate, Change and Moral"

from May 24, 2016 11:30 AM to May 24, 2016 01:00 PM

Lecture. After the successful Climate Summit in Paris end of the last year, the question is emerging which consequences the negotiated contract will have for Germany and its Energiewende. With his opening lecture "Climate, Change and Moral" at the 13. Baden-Badener Energiegespräche, PIK-director Hans Joachim Schellnhuber gives an introduction into the topic. Event in German, registration is necessary.

Online-Lecture: The Climate Change and its Consequences

from May 01, 2016 12:00 PM to Aug 01, 2016 12:00 PM

Reboot of the acclaimed online-course: leading German climate scientists explain climate change and its impacts in a free interdisciplinary Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for everyone. In five chapters with short video lectures, animations and pictures they depict the basics of climate science, climate impacts and the ensuing challenges for society. Hermann Lotze-Campen, Susanne Grossmann-Clarke and Manfred Stock from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research contribute input on the impacts of climate change in Germany and worldwide, the risks of sudden and irreversible changes and more. Free registration requested, course in German.

"Self-combustion?"

Augustinum Kleinmachnow., from Apr 28, 2016 07:00 PM to Apr 28, 2016 08:00 PM

Lecture with following discussion. For more than three decades, John Schellnhuber explores humanity's problem of climate change. Account of the state of research, life story, eco-manifest: all this is his new major book on the climate crisis. In the auditorium of the Augustinum Kleinmachnow, the PIK-director presents his work and gives an insight into the state of research on climate change. The entrance is free, event in German language.

1st Regional Climate Summit in Singen

City Hall of Singen, from Apr 28, 2016 07:00 PM to Apr 28, 2016 09:00 PM

Lecture. Under the motto "What we can do in Singen for climate protection", the city of Singen invites to the first regional climate summit in April. With his lecture "After Paris: are we getting to grips with the climate aims?", PIK-scientist Stefan Rahmstorf provides expert input about the topic. The event is in German, no regsitration necessary.

Girls' Day 2016

Potsdam-Institute for Climate Impact Research, Telegrafenberg A31, Potsdam, from Apr 28, 2016 09:30 AM to Apr 28, 2016 02:00 PM

In context of Girls' Day 2016, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research opens its doors for the next generation. Pupils from the age of twelve will have the chance to be fascinated for natural sciences by leading female scientists of our institute. There will be the possibility to explore Telegraphenberg, try research tools for the study of weather and climate, and ask the scientists questions about their work and profession. A registration on the website of the organizer is required, see below.

ZukunftsTour Leipzig: Our Environment, our energy

Kongresshalle am Zoo, Leipzig, from Mar 22, 2016 02:00 PM to Mar 22, 2016 03:30 PM

Lecture. Within the Germany-wide ZukunftsTour 2015, there will be a political discussion in Leipzig about the topic: "Our environment, our energy - Saxony's contribution to a sustainable world". After official greetings by Saxony's Prime Minister Tillich and by the German Development Minister Müller, PIK-director Hans Joachim Schellnhuber will give input about climate and environment. Registration necessary, lecture in German.

Leipzig Book Fair: Award Ceremony 2016

Leipziger Messe Fairgrounds, from Mar 17, 2016 12:00 PM to Mar 17, 2016 05:00 PM

Account of the state of research, life story, eco-manifest: all this is John Schellnhuber's new major book on the climate crisis. With "Self-Combustion", he is nominated for the prize in the categrory nonfiction at the Book-Fair Leipzig 2016. At the first day of the exihibtion between 12 and 1pm, the nominated in the category are presented, from 4pm the festive ceremony starts.

The Nominated Read: Self-Combustion

Roter Salon der Volksbühne Berlin, from Mar 12, 2016 08:00 PM to Mar 12, 2016 10:00 PM

Reading. Account of the state of research, life story, eco-manifest: all this is John Schellnhuber's new major book on the climate crisis. With "Self-Combustion", he is nominated for the prize in the categrory nonfiction at the Book-Fair Leipzig 2016. Shortly before the award ceremony, the PIK-director and the other nominated read from their works. Event in German, entrance is free.

Ökofilmtour 2016: Ice and the Sky

Film Museum Potsdam, from Mar 09, 2016 07:00 PM to Mar 09, 2016 08:30 PM

Film screening with following expert talk. Within the Ökofilmtour 2016, the Film Museum Potsdam screens the new movie by Academy Award Winner Luc Jacquet. Telling the story of the polar explorer Claude Lorius, "Ice and the Sky" is a stunning nature experience, an exciting Antarctic adventure and a touching plea for climate protection. Afterwards, PIK-scientist Anders Levermann discusses about the state of affairs in climate science in an expert talk. Screening and discussion in German, registration necessary.

Five past Midnight: Self-combustion

Börse Hamburg, from Jan 28, 2016 12:15 PM to Jan 28, 2016 01:45 PM

Discussion. Account of the state of research, life story, eco-manifest: all this is John Schellnhuber's new major book on the climate crisis. Shortly after the UN Climate Conference in Paris, the PIK-director discusses with the disaster sociologist Martin Voss about the questions: Do the anticipated apocalyptic scenarios lead to paralysis and fatalism? What is necessary for a profound change of public consciousness? Event in German, registration is necessary.

'Self-combustion': Schellnhuber's view of the big picture

Urania Berlin, from Jan 21, 2016 07:30 PM to Jan 21, 2016 09:00 PM

Discussion. For more than three decades, John Schellnhuber explores humanity's problem of climate change. Account of the state of research, life story, eco-manifest: all this is his new major book on the climate crisis. Together with Prof. Claus Leggewie, the PIK-director explores, whether the politicians took the opportunity for a change of course in Paris. Discuss with two of the most renowned climate experts about the fatal triangular relationship between climate, human and carbon. Registration necessary, event in German language.

Breakthrough or Standstill - How to go on after COP21?

Urania "Wilhelm Foerster", Potsdam, from Jan 19, 2016 06:00 PM to Jan 19, 2016 08:00 PM

Discussion. After the UN Climate Summit in Paris and the negotiated agreement for Climate Protection, the initial bustle is cushioning. But: what do the results mean? Which measures are necessary? Which consequences will they have for us? PIK's chief economist Ottmar Edenhofer and PIK-scientist Fritz Reusswig discuss these and further questions. Entrance free, event in German.

Report from Paris: the UN Climate Summit and its consequences

Katholische Akademie Hamburg, from Jan 18, 2016 07:00 PM to Jan 18, 2016 09:00 PM

Discussion. One month after the end of the UN Climate Conference in Paris, PIK's chief economist Ottmar Edenhofer and others discuss the results of the negotiations. Can the acoord be a basis for effective international climate protection? What are the next steps? Entrance free, discussion in German language.

Humankind at a crossroads between self-combustion and sanity

Gemeindehaus Nikolassee, Berlin, from Jan 06, 2016 07:00 PM to Jan 06, 2016 08:30 PM

Lecture. Within the New Year reception of the protestant congregation of Nikolassee, PIK-director John Schellnhuber speaks about the results of the Paris Climate Summit and presents his new major book 'Selbstverbrennung'. Free entrance, event in German language.

After the UN Climate Summit: (Don't) Trust the COP?

Salon, Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Berlin, from Dec 16, 2015 07:00 PM to Dec 16, 2015 09:00 PM

Discussion. Shortly after the end of the 21st UN Climate Summit, the results of the Paris Conference shell be contemplated from various viewpoints - what do they mean for the climate, for the UN process, for social movements? PIK-scientist Gerrit Hansen discusses with other experts about the achievements of COP21. Event in German.

Ice and the Sky

Thalia Cinema, Potsdam, from Nov 25, 2015 07:00 PM to Nov 25, 2015 09:00 PM

Film preview with following expert talk. One day prior to the official launch, the Thalia Cinema Potsdam screens the new movie by Academy Award Winner Luc Jacquet. Telling the story of the polar explorer Claude Lorius, "Ice and the Sky" is a stunning nature experience, an exciting Antarctic adventure and a touching plea for climate protection. Afterwards, PIK-scientist Ricarda Winkelmann discusses about the state of affairs in climate science in an expert talk. Screening in German.

What are the challenges for the Paris Climate Conference?

Urania Berlin, from Nov 24, 2015 07:30 PM to Nov 24, 2015 09:00 PM

Lecture. Despite the urgent appeals by climate scientists and from the civil society, the international community could still not negotiate necessary measures to maintain the 2° degree limit. So which steps have to be done at the UN Climate Summit in Paris? How viable are the positive signals from China and the USA? Are there solution approaches for the emerging conflicts between the industrial nations and the countries of the developing world? Daniel Klingenfeld, director of PIK's director's staff, holds a public lecture about the topic - with following discussion. Registration necessary.

Berlin Climate Summit - what is fair?

Haus der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft, Berlin, from Nov 24, 2015 05:00 PM to Nov 24, 2015 07:00 PM

Discussion. At the end of November, diplomats, ministers and government leaders meet in Paris for the UN Climate Summit. Once again, it is going to be about the risks of the human-made global warming and the necessary modifications of our forms of production and economy. Few days in advance, the physicist and PIK-director John Schellnhuber meets Reiner Hoffmann, the leader of the German Labour Unions. The talk will be presented by Inka Schneider from the Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR). Discussion in German. The Entrance is free, registration necessary.

Predicting the outcomes of the UN-Climate Conference in Paris

University of Potsdam, Campus Griebnitzsee, from Nov 18, 2015 04:30 PM to Nov 18, 2015 06:00 PM

Lecture. Expectations are rising in anticipation of a global climate treaty scheduled for finalization by December 2015 at Paris. In a joint project of the Potsdam-Institute for Climate Impact Research and other international institutions, a research team probes the potential outcomes of these negotiations. In a public lecture, PIK-scientist Detlef Sprinz talks about the latest results. Registration is necessary.

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