Too loud? Too political? Too abstract?

A House of Commons debate on climate communication

Climate change has been extensively researched and the facts are on the table. However, the spread of disinformation is increasing rapidly, especially on this topic. Not only is political and social change faltering, but trust in science is also dwindling. How can climate communication regain its reach, credibility and power?

In a House of Commons debate, science, politics, media and the public come together - in a contentious, open and solution-oriented manner. Discuss with us how emotional and political climate communication can be, whether morality motivates or blocks and what role numbers, stories, attitudes and new alliances play.

The central question is how we will talk about climate and the protection of our livelihoods in the future. A debate about responsibility between the individual and the system, about the lessons of the past and about the future of climate communication. Who do we want to and can we reach in the future? How do we talk about climate and species protection in such a way that our society takes action again?

Cooperation

A joint event of Helmholtz KLIMA, the Healthy Earth - Healthy People Foundation and Futurium, House of Futures. The Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. is a partner of Futurium.

Guests

-> Dr. Stefan Brandt, Director Futurium

-> Katharina van Bronswijk, Psychological Psychotherapist, Spokesperson of Psychologists and Psychotherapists for Future

-> Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen, physician, science journalist and founder of Healthy Earth - Healthy People

-> Prof. Dr. Katja Matthes, Director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and Head of Helmholtz KLIMA

-> Robin Mesarosch, former Member of the Bundestag, candidate for the SPD state chairmanship in Baden-Württemberg

-> Toralf Staud, Head of the editorial department of Klimafakten e.V. and author

-> Prof. Johannes Vogel, Ph.D., Director General of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin

Moderation

-> Monika Seynsche, science journalist and moderator

-> Michael Stang, science journalist and moderator

Event information

-> Venue: Forum

-> Admission: free of charge

-> Registration is required.

-> Remaining tickets are available at the box office.

-> Event language: German

-> Interested parties of all ages are welcome. We recommend participation from the age of 16.

-> The event will be recorded and will be available as a video on our YouTube channel afterwards.

Accessibility

-> An induction loop system is available.

-> People with visual impairments are welcome. We will ask for guide assistance if you need it.

-> We leave seats free if you want to sit close to the stage due to visual impairments.

-> We are a wheelchair-accessible venue.

-> Seats without seating are available for wheelchair users.

-> Conditions of participation: no previous knowledge required

-> Drinks and food can be purchased.

The future is for everyone! The Futurium wants to be accessible to everyone. If you have any other access needs, please let us know. We will try to fulfill them:

Here you can find all information about accessibility.

Photo & Video

Photos and videos will be taken during the event. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know in advance.

Tickets

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Meeting point: Forum

Next date:

• Date Wednesday, 06/May/2026 18:30 bis 20:00
• Venue Futurium
• Address Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin-Mitte