Chilling in the Heat

Christian Serrer has many years of experience in science communication and has worked with over 300 scientists on communicating scientific topics in the field of climate change. He is a SPIEGEL bestselling author and has gained an impressive wealth of experience from giving more than 100 lectures—including at the European Central Bank, companies such as EnBW and SAP, and numerous public events. Serrer has a unique ability to explain complex issues in an easy-to-understand way and to inspire people with enthusiasm despite the serious nature of the topic.

Karoline Möller has a strong practical background in peace and conflict research. Her previous positions include the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations in New York and the Institute for Global Negotiation in Zurich. As an expert in conflict transformation, she considers social cohesion and mutual support to be key to civil protection — and thus to a society that is well prepared not only for the consequences of global warming, but also for other current global political challenges.

Lukas Neuwirth is a psychologist, social scientist, and expert on mental strength and global poverty reduction. In East Africa and Germany, he researches, teaches, and works on unconditional cash transfers as a method of poverty reduction and develops training programs to promote mental strength in times of crisis. He also investigates the social consequences of climate change and how individual and collective action can enable resilience and transformation.

Franziska Koert is an engineer in the field of renewable energies and works in the research group for energy system modeling at Münster University of Applied Sciences. She is particularly interested in how technical innovations can contribute to combating climate change. She is also involved in science communication, with the aim of conveying complex technical concepts in an understandable and accessible way.