Panel discussion

Seeing is Believing
Extreme Weather Events and Climate Action

June 3, 2025, 17:00–18:30

Meridian Hall, Collegium Helveticum

Convened by

Viktoria Cologna
Early-Career Fellow 2024–2025

Details: Public event, free of charge.

How can we better understand the impacts of extreme weather events on society and catalyze meaningful climate action? This panel discussion brings together experts from diverse fields to explore the intersection of journalism, art, and science in addressing the challenges posed by extreme weather events.

Panel discussion

17:00

Opening & welcome remarks

By Viktoria Cologna and the Collegium’s directorate

17:10

Seeing is Believing
Extreme Weather Events and Climate Action

Moderated by Viktoria Cologna

Clair Barnes
Imperial College London, UK

Sabrina Weiss
Journalist and author, CH

Ishita Chakraborty
Artist and poet, IN & CH

Josh Ettinger
George Mason University, US

18:30

Closing remarks

followed by a small reception.

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