Hans Schipper

Hans Schipper serves as Director of the Southern German Climate Office at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and is affiliated with KIT's Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research (IMK). Operated under the Helmholtz Association's REKLIM network, the Southern German Climate Office focuses on raising awareness, promoting dialogue, and linking climate science to regional societal needs in Southern Germany.

His research centers on translating complex climate phenomena—including high-resolution climate modeling, extreme weather events, aerosols, cloud processes, flooding, and water balance—into actionable insights for policymakers, businesses, and citizens. Schipper champions interdisciplinary approaches to develop sector-specific adaptation strategies for energy infrastructure, construction practices, and forestry management, emphasizing that climate impacts directly affect everyday life and decision-making.

Schipper actively engages stakeholders through lectures at schools, business associations, and political institutions, prioritizing two-way dialogue over one-way communication. He stresses that effective climate solutions require deep listening to identify community needs, stating: 'Only when you know a lot about others can you identify needs and provide appropriate solutions.' This philosophy drives his work connecting scientific research with practical implementation across societal sectors.