In this climate communication workshop at the Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change, Eva-Maria McCormack and Dr. Frederik Metje explore why socially inclusive communication holds the key to greater success in climate action. They show how to overcome fear-based narratives in climate discourse and highlight the power of genuine listening in winning more people over for the climate cause. Together with participants, they will practice strategies to reach those who have so far remained on the margins of the climate conversation.

Climate action is facing a profound crisis. Public discource on climate is increasingly polarized, politics and the media have shifted their attention elsewhere — while the 1.5°C threshold is about to be crossed. How can we respond? In her keynote, our founder Eva-Maria McCormack offers inspiring perspectives on how we can foster the transformation toward a sustainable society built on shared well-being.

As part of the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2025, this workshop explores how misinformation and simplified narratives also circulate within the climate movement itself – and asks whether a “climate populism” might be needed to reach people outside the usual bubble. Together, Frederik Metje and Fine Hornbostel will invite the participants to question their own communication habits and discuss how climate communication can reach the masses.

Our world is changing faster than ever. Climate change, fragile democracies, rising inequality — old certainties are crumbling, and fresh ideas are urgently needed in the face of these and other challenges today. The Summer Academy Europe 2025 brings together students, educators, and young adults (up to age 35) for an inspiring, interdisciplinary exchange on these critical challenges.

In her talk, our founder Eva-Maria McCormack speaks about the power of hope in uncertain times. She explores why hope is political, how we can nurture it despite crises – and why we have every reason to remain hopeful. The talk will be followed by an open conversation.

As part of the openTransfer Camp Climate, Frederik Metje from Talking Hope invites participants to an interactive workshop. Together, we will analyze examples of unsuccessful climate communication, identify their weaknesses, and develop approaches for impactful and equitable messaging.

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, our founder Eva-Maria McCormack will speak at a panel discussion hosted by KAB Fulda. Together with Bishop Michael Gerber and Nicolai Raab from Sehnseits e.V., she will discuss the importance of hope in times of social upheaval.

In their workshop at the K3 Congress, our colleagues demonstrated why listening plays a central role in this process – and introduced our new Climate Listening Game, designed to build bridges to people who are often on the margins of the climate debate.

To enable the shift towards sustainable living conditions, we must think beyond the term “climate”. In her talk at the “Communicating Climate Hope” conference, hosted by the Universities of Tilburg, Netherlands, and British Columbia, Canada, our founder Eva-Maria McCormack emphasised social justice and democratic participation as essential foundations for successful transformation. She outlined how socially inclusive climate communication can contribute to this process.