Looking back: Anniversary events in 2025

50 years of climate research - a milestone in the history of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology! We are delighted that so many people have accepted the invitation to our public events and have discussed, marveled and celebrated with us. Here you will find a selection of the highlights of our various anniversary events that we have experienced over the past weeks and months together with colleagues, guests, neighbors and interested parties.

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Historic navigation set on a wooden table: A golden sextant, a compass, and old illustrated pages showing sailing ships with the German title "Schiffstypen" are placed on dark wood.

Climate data from ship logs: Interdisciplinary project receives funding from the Volkswagen Foundation

Historical logs from ships involved in the transatlantic slave trade also contain information about past climate conditions. Two climate researchers…