Hans von Storch Climate researcher (in the field since 1971) Coastal science; statistical analysis Cooperation with social and cultural scientists since 1992 Active in IPCC as Lead Author in AR3 (2001) and AR5 (2013). Retired Director of the Institute of Coastal Research of the Helmholtz Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany Professor at Universität Hamburg, Meteorologcal Institute and Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences Guest-Professor at the Oean University of China, Qingdao 3 Nov 2015 – Budapest, 2nd European Conference for Science Journalists (ECSJ)

Overview and key assertions What do climate scientists expect from media? Climate scientists hold the truth, and know the needed treatment. Journalists are supposed to explain the facts and consequences in an understandable way to public and policymakers. My experiences with media – as a consumer and as informant Reporting is less conditioned by the severity of the issue but depends more on the public excitement and on the utility in pursuing societal agendas. I ask for authorization of direct quotes; so far hardly any bad experiences of attempted instrumentalization or inaccurate reporting about my views. Post-normality Post-normality prevails, when issues are uncertain, stakes high, decisions urgent and values in dispute. Then, borders between science, policymaking and reporting begin to blur, and “good science” is less related to rigor of methodology but more to political utility of results. Post-normality makes attractive story-telling by media. 3 Nov 2015 – Budapest, 2nd European Conference for Science Journalists (ECSJ)