"PIK is one of the top addresses in international climate science," said Simone Peter, who is a biologist by training, after the visit. "Speaking to the experts at PIK about current developments and innovative solutions was both informative and inspiring for me." Among those who took part in the discussions was Stefan Rahmstorf, co-chair of the Earth Systems Analysis research domain at PIK. "We're always pleased when politicians directly seek dialogue with the scientific world," he explained. "Because after all, informed political action depends on the decision-makers knowing about the most recent advances in scientific understanding." Other experts taking part in the exchange were Brigitte Knopf, head of the PIK research group Energy Strategies for Europe and Germany, and PIK director Hans Joachim Schellnhuber.
