Senckenberg hosts marathon reading of IPCC climate report
The Senckenberg Natural History Museum in Frankfurt is hosting a marathon reading of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report on February 13-14. The event aims to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis.
The Senckenberg Natural History Museum in Frankfurt will host a public marathon reading of the Sixth Assessment Report by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on February 13 and 14. The event, organized by Scientists4Future and Scientist Rebellion as part of the national climate strike, will take place at four locations in Frankfurt.
Participants are invited to read ten-minute segments of the report, aiming to emphasize the urgency of the climate crisis and present current scientific findings. The Senckenberg research institution supports actions that help translate scientific knowledge into policy.
The reading of the IPCC report is intended to raise awareness of the scientific basis of climate change and its impacts. Senckenberg's research institution supports the dissemination of knowledge to inform political decisions, stressing the importance of scientific evidence for climate action.
The Senckenberg Natural History Museum will also offer accompanying programs, including guided tours on biodiversity and climate change, information stations, and discussions with researchers. The reading and accompanying program are free, with only the museum admission fee applicable.