That are the EARTHtalks

We were many at the EARTHtalks 2025!

Inspiration is a superpower that unfolds when we share it – and that’s exactly what we did. With the ceremonial opening by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, an encouraging evening started in the MuseumsQuarter Vienna.

Under the motto ‘We are many’, the EARTHtalks focused on the power of civil society and showed how diverse, global and strong the voices for climate protection, nature conservation and justice are! More than 900 people joined us in person – to be inspired by the talks and to take action themselves during the networking afterwards. Hundreds watched the livestream.
The messages from all the speakers and Climate Voices gave the evening a strong sense of community, full of energy, inspiration and a clear signal: There are many of us and our numbers are growing.

Special thanks for the trust and the encouraging opening speech to Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen.

Last but not least. Many thanks to the most important volunteers of the evening – our speakers!
Baro Vicenta Ra Gabbert, Harald Dunnink and Valerie Huber. Freja Refning Hansen, Rutger Bregman and our Climate Voices from all over the world: Kumi Naidoo, Bill McKibben, Heïdi Sevestre and Joanna Sustento. And to our experts Isabella Uhl-Hädicke and Birgit Hollaus. Also Mathias Pascottini for the excellent moderation!

All this was made possible by a dedicated team of over 50 volunteers (a special thank you to the pupils from the School of Tourism and Business, Bergheidengasse) and the support of numerous supporters and donors.
You are superhero:ines!

OPENING and PATRONAGE

Federal President
ALEXANDER VAN DER BELLEN

BARO
VICENTA RA GABBERT

Lawyer and Greenpeace Campaigner on Social and Environmental Justice

HARALD
DUNNINK

Designer and Co-Founder of the "School for Moral Ambition"

VALERIE
HUBER

Actress, Activist and Author of "FOMO SAPIENS"

FREJA
REFNING HANSEN

Slam-Poet, Storyteller, Author and Film-Director

WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM

Rutger Bregman (School for moral ambition, Dutch historian and author), Kumi Naidoo (Environmental- and HumanRights-Activist, SouthAfrica), Bill McKibben (ClimateActivist, Author and Founder of 350.org, USA), Joanna Sustento (ClimateActivist, Philippines) and Heidi Sevestre (Glaciologist, France), Isabella Uhl-Hädicke (Environmental Psychologist, University of Salzburg) and Birgit Hollaus (Legal Researcher, Vienna University of Economics and Business).

Moderation: Mathias Pascottini.
The honorary patron of the EARTHtalks is Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen.

What are the EARTHtalks?

The EARTHtalks are an annual gathering of people determined to change our world. National and international visionaries, activists, scientists and artists take the stage with powerful stories, projects and ideas that inspire courage, move hearts and open up new perspectives. The spotlight is on climate action, nature and animal conservation, social justice and and ways of life that keep our planet thriving.

The atmosphere is unique: Tackling the big questions of our time meets optimism and creativity. Through inspiring contributions and open dialogue, a space emerges where ideas gain strength, people connect, and change becomes reality. The EARTHtalks are for the curious, the committed, and the courageous – those who don’t just talk about the future, but actively shape it.

At their core, the EARTHtalks are built on voluntary commitment – a living example of the power of civil society.

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IMPRESSIONS OF THE EARTHTALKS 2025
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