Klimatfakten
Klimafakten is the leading German platform for fact-based climate communication. It provides understandable information, workshops, and networks to promote a constructive debate on climate protection. Its goal is to initiate actions through verified facts.
Klimafakten: Fact-based Climate Communication and Action Orientation
editAbout Us
editKlimafakten is the leading German online platform for climate communication. Founded in 2011 and initiated by the Mercator Foundation and the European Climate Foundation, Klimafakten operates under the umbrella of the 2050 Media Project gGmbH, a non-profit organization under German law.
Key Products and Services
edit- Climate Knowledge: Klimafakten prepares complex research findings on the causes and effects of climate change in a compact and understandable manner. This includes fact-checks on popular myths and information about effective climate protection measures and technologies[2][3][5].
- Communication: The organization offers a comprehensive manual for climate communication, "Talking About Climate," as well as current news and research findings for effective communication in the field of climate protection[3].
- Academy: Klimafakten offers tailored lectures, training sessions, and workshops for individuals and organizations to promote engaging communication. These offerings are supported by a network of trainers from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland[3].
- Community: Through the K3 Congress and the K3 Award, Klimafakten connects actors from politics, authorities, business, science, associations, and media to promote a broad societal debate on climate change[3].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Klimafakten is to enable a constructive debate on climate protection based on verified facts. The name "Klimafakten" reflects the high standards of accuracy and reliability ensured through close collaboration with scientific advisors. Klimafakten follows the principle "Acts must be facts" and advocates for fact-based and solution-oriented communication[1][2].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editKlimafakten focuses on promoting an open and lively debate on climate change to initiate actions for climate protection. By providing understandable and scientifically verified information as well as organizing events and awards such as the K3 Congress and the K3 Awards, Klimafakten contributes to igniting a broad societal momentum for climate protection[1][3].
Recognition and Partnerships
editThe work of Klimafakten has been recognized multiple times, including the DUH Environmental Media Award 2017 and the Award for Science Journalism and Science Communication from the German Society for Psychology 2022. Klimafakten collaborates with numerous partner organizations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, including the Climate Change Centre Austria, ProClim Switzerland, and Climate Outreach[1][2].