cooldown°earth festival 2026 | Wie bewegen wir, was uns bewegt?

How do we take action on the issues that move us?

That is the central question of the cooldown°earth festival 2026 and the common thread running through the day. Because we know more about the human-made climate crisis than ever before, and yet we still fail to take action. We know the data, the projections, the consequences. And yet we often remain paralyzed, caught between feeling overwhelmed, the demands of daily life, and a sense of powerlessness.

The“cooldown°earth festival”creates a new space that reconnects knowledge with emotion, connection, and action . A space that inspires and aims to spark a new movement.

Our keynote speakers:

• Dr. Udo Engelhardt · Climate Impacts Researcher
• Marcella Hansch · Voice of the Oceans
• Holger Stromberg · Michelin-starred chef, expert in climate-friendly nutrition
• Lea Dohm · Psychologists for Future
• Andreas Loy · Impact investor
• Inna Thomas · Student at the Fashion Design Institute
• Springmaus · Improv Theater
• André Wiersig · Extreme swimmer & ocean advocate
• Anselm Pahnke · A bridge between worlds
• Fritz + Max Sitte · People Are Good
• Fritjof Nelting · Strategy of Non-Intentionality
• Frank Sieren · China Expert
• Wolfgang K. Hoever · Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
• Janine Steeger · Moderator

More information about the speakers here.

In addition to other side events such as jeans upcycling workshops and art by Carsten van Ray, a special highlight will be the German premiere of “The People’s Emergency Briefing” —a film project exploring how we are addressing the greatest challenge of our time.

Who should attend?
Anyone who wants to not only discuss the future but also shape it. From young to old, from experienced to curious!

This festival will inspire and set things in motion.

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