Kassel-Based Scientist Contributes to “10 New Insights in Climate Science”

One thing is clear: Rising emissions will lead to climate impacts. However, the extent of the damage still depends on the measures taken now—according to a new climate science report. Prof. Dr. Franziska Hoffart, a researcher at the Kassel Institute for Sustainability and SOFI Göttingen, was also a co-author of this year’s report, “10 New Insights in Climate Science.”

Past emissions have already led to higher temperatures, a further rise in sea levels, and other long-term impacts, while new research shows that the resulting economic and social costs are higher than previously thought. Nevertheless, rapid reductions in emissions can still mitigate the extent of the damage, and advances in climate science are making it increasingly possible to establish liability for damage that is already occurring.

These findings are among the 10 most important developments highlighted in the report “10 New Insights in Climate Science” for 2026/2027. The annual summary, compiled by more than 70 scientists from nearly 30 countries, translates complex research findings into understandable, concise insights to support far-reaching decisions.

The report and a detailed press release can be found here: https://10insightsclimate.science/