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Digital monthly 7/2025

Why don’t we talk more about climate change?

Adaptation

Despite disaster, climate action is lacking

Pakistan has been heavily affected by extreme weather events in recent years. Experts urge policymakers to implement existing policies – and lament that Pakistanis have too little interest in climate policy.

by Syed Muhammad Abubakar

27.06.2025

Heat

The vicious circle of inattention

South Sudan has had to close schools for the second year in a row as temperatures rose to 45 degrees Celsius. It takes such clearly visible consequences of climate change to make people in this crisis-ridden country aware of the problem.

by Alba Nakuwa

25.06.2025

Reigniting climate action

The one thing that affects us all

The climate crisis continues to devastate communities. And yet it has largely disappeared from global political discourse, while people continue to live their lives as if it were a crisis we could solve with an app. How could this happen?

by Abigael Kima

18.06.2025

Online tool

Arguments that prompt us to engage in more climate action

Want to find out how to boost climate awareness, policy support or pro-environmental behaviour among your peers? Check it out online: A web application shows you which arguments work best in your country or among your peers.

by Eva-Maria Verfürth

10.07.2025

Climate communication

What psychology teaches us about communicating climate change

The media, scientists and activists are all trying to make people understand the urgent need for climate action. Yet too little is happening. Which arguments would be most effective in conveying this message? A global study provides answers.

by Kimberly Crystal Doell

by Eva-Maria Verfürth

09.07.2025

Climate activism

“The climate movement is much less naive now”

Linus Steinmetz was one of the most prominent faces of Fridays for Future in Germany. In this interview he talks about the setbacks faced by the climate movement, the mistakes made by organisations such as Just Stop Oil and why he remains optimistic.

by Linus Steinmetz

by Jörg Döbereiner

04.07.2025

Our view

Spotlight on climate protection

Our planet is getting warmer, but other topics are dominating media coverage. Climate disinformation is also being purposefully spread. This combination is disastrous. Only well-informed and responsible citizens can exert pressure on politicians.