Humankind at a crossroads between self-combustion and sanity
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?
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
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?
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?
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
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.
Climate Agreement in Paris - Starting signal for global transformations?
It becomes apparent: a decoupling of economic growth and CO2-emissions is possible - and the World Climate Summit in Paris can set a framework for such a global transformation. In advance of the UN Climate Conference in December, the German Climate Consortium, the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry for the Environment together arrange a briefing, that is dedicated to this topic. In this context, PIK-scientist Anders Levermann will speak about "Climate Change and Global Economy" and discuss with other experts about the question: Will the Paris Agreement be able to transform the real economy? Registration necessary.
Climate for Change - will the Paris summit live up to its promise?
Discussion. At the UN Climate Summit in Paris, the international community will negotiate a new international agreement on climate that aims to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. The University of New South Wales and the Sydney Morning Herald will hold a special public event in the lead-up to the Paris summit - PIK-scientist Stefan Rahmstorf and other renowned experts will hereby discuss about the question: Will the Paris summit live up to its promise? Free public event - registration is essential.
Climate Change - Is Paris worth a travel?
Discussion. In the view of the UN Climate Conference in Paris, the question is emerging: how are the chances of an international climate agreement with binding climate targets? At the climate dialogue "The fight for Air Supremacy", PIK-director John Schellnhuber is going to discuss about this topic. The event at Sacrow Castle in Potsdam will be presented by PIK-scientist Manfred Stock.
What do scientists expect of the UN Climate Conference?
Discussion. From the Pacific Islands to Brandenburg: the impacts of Climate Change are already noticeable. In advance of the UN Climate Conference in Paris, PIK-scientist Wolfgang Lucht and other experts discuss about the necessary measures of Climate Protection. Arranged by RBB Inforadio and pro Wissen Potsdam e.V. - free entrance, registration necessary.
