Reto Knutti is a climate physicist and professor at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on human-induced climate change, climate modelling, extreme weather events, and the impacts and mitigation of global warming.
As a long-standing author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, he connects scientific findings with social, political, and economic issues. In his presentations, he explains how climate change is progressing, which measures are required, and how energy, technology, innovation, and sustainability can contribute to effective solutions.
With more than 200 scientific publications, Reto Knutti is one of the world’s most highly cited climate researchers. As a sought-after speaker, he builds bridges between science, politics, and business and provides well-founded perspectives on a climate-compatible future.
Interview with Reto Knutti:
1. What are the core subjects of your keynote speeches?
- Climate change
- Climate scenarios
- Energy
- Sustainability
- Technology and Innovation
- Societal and political debates
- Science in society
2. Which audience or which branch do you reach with your speech?
My presentations are aimed at a broad audience from the worlds of business, politics, academia, and society. They are particularly relevant for companies and organizations in the energy, industrial, mobility, construction, technology, and sustainability sectors, as well as for executives, policymakers, and experts who focus on climate change, transformation, and sustainable action.
3. Are you a PREMIUM SPEAKER? Where do you get your insights from?
From 800 presentations, keynote speeches, and panel discussions.
4. What will be in the future? Does «time» play an important role in your work?
Climate change, environment and sustainability issues are getting more urgent, but the solutions to solve them are improving as well. The challenge is the implementation.
5. Tell us your life motto? What do you want to give your listeners to take with them?
Choosing to matter: think about what you can contribute today. Proactively addressing the challenges will be beneficial for us, also economically.