IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber was featured in the latest episode of the ORF podcast “Neues bei Neustädter” titled, Wo ist eigentlich der Klimaschutz? (Where is climate protection, actually?).
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Schellnhuber discussed the urgent need for more effective and science-based climate action, highlighting the widening gap between political commitments and the realities of climate science. He emphasized the importance of systemic change, including the transformation of urban spaces, energy systems, and food production. The conversation also explored the role of individual responsibility, innovation, and policy in achieving a climate-resilient future, with Schellnhuber calling for bold and immediate steps to avoid crossing dangerous tipping points in the Earth system. He also emphasized that that a sustainable future remains within reach if action is taken now.
🎧 Listen to the full podcast (in German): ORF Podcast – Wo ist eigentlich der Klimaschutz?
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