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The climate crisis affects us all. Some feel powerless, while others are so angry that they block highways. Still others find hope in the smallest things.
Meanwhile, the Earth is getting warmer, and the consequences are becoming increasingly visible. We need to take more action, and we need to do it faster, but that remains a huge challenge. Fortunately, we have art and science to help us!
Do you want more insight, new perspectives, or inspiration for a more sustainable world? Then you’ve come to the right place at the Climate Museum. Together, we can create a better climate. Will you join us?
In this pop-up:
Images: warming stripes, showyourstripes.info.
About the Klimaatmuseum (Climate Museum)
The Klimaatmuseum is a pop-up museum for art and science focused on the biggest challenge of our time: the climate crisis. Our mission is to make the climate crisis more comprehensive and tangible, offering surprising and inspiring perspectives, so that we can move more actively and urgently towards a sustainable world. Our projects range from exhibitions and programs to workshops and installations. Always innovative, accessible, and participatory.
The Klimaatmuseum works as sustainable as possible: we carefully choose materials and transportation, and we print mindfully. Also, our installations are modular, so we can use them more than once.
For this pop-up exhibition we worked with printing company De Toekomst, ECO-Boards panels and Algo paints.
ECO-Boards® panels are not made from wood, but from garden and agricultural residue, such as straw and reed. The plates are bonded with more than 95% natural glue from cellulose fibers and do not contain any toxic substances. They are 100% recyclable and a sustainable alternative to OSB and MDF.
Algo is ecological paint based on… algae. The paint is produced in Bretagne from start to finish and consists of 98% natural ingredients. A nice, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based paint. Algo paint is non-toxic and therefore does not harm the air quality.
Of course, we faced some dilemmas. For instance, the world map had to be very robust, which is why it was made from less sustainable wood. However, it is modular, and thanks to the removable stickers, we can easily reuse it. Additionally, we used a lot of tape, and unfortunately, it wasn’t possible to charge an electric bus near this location, so our set builders had to come by diesel bus after all.
Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius discovers global warming.
Scientists already discovered it in the 19th century: the emission of greenhouse gases, such as CO2, causes global warming. This has a major impact on people, animals and nature. Since the Industrial Revolution, we have been emitting more and more greenhouse gases through the burning of fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gas. We also cut down many trees, which releases stored CO2 into the air.
Shell’s documentary Climate of Concern is released. Back then, the oil giant already knew about the dangerous consequences of climate change.
The last Elfstedentocht was held on Saturday 4 January 1997. Strong gusts of wind and heavy frost made it a difficult journey. Due to global warming, it is unlikely these weather conditions will occur anytime soon. The chance of an Elfstedentocht has now been halved compared to the beginning of the last century.
The destructive cyclone Aila rages through in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is also called the ground zero of climate change. The country has a delta just like the Netherlands, but no Delta Plan. An estimated 500,000 to a million Bengalis already move to cities every year, away from their flooded and saline agricultural lands.
On 12 December 2015, the 21st climate conference took place in Paris (COP21). During this conference, the Paris Climate Agreement was signed by 174 countries. The agreement was to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees above pre-industrial temperatures and to aim for a maximum warming of 1.5 degrees.
Artwork during the climate conference at which the Paris Climate Agreement was concluded.
Artists: Olafur Eliasson & Minik Rosing
Location: Place du Pantheon, Paris
In July 2021, the province of Limburg experienced floods due to heavy rainfall. Its major river, the Maas, but also streams and channels overflowed in various places and caused damage. Streets turned into fast-flowing rivers, homes were evacuated and properties destroyed. Climate change increases the risk of these types of disasters. Especially in the global south, but also in the Netherlands.
40,000 people marched for climate justice.
In 2022-2023, climate activists from Extinction Rebellion blocked part of the A12 in The Hague for a total of 34 times. They demanded that the government stop subsidizing the fossil industries. The financial support amounts to 39.7 to 46.4 billion euros annually, much more than initially thought. The government has now adopted a motion for the phasing out of fossil subsidies. That is why the blockades have now stopped.
What are you going to experience?
The extent of climate change depends on choices we make today. The temperature in the Netherlands has risen by more than 2 degrees since 1901. The more and the sooner we limit CO2 emissions, the less warming takes place and sea levels rise. It will also mean less suffering from prolonged drought, extreme heat and heavy rain. It is safer and cheaper to adapt as quickly as possible.
Source: KNMI’23 climate scenarios
How are we doing?
The likelihood of the Netherlands meeting its legal climate target is very low. According to the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) in the latest Climate and Energy Outlook (KEV), the chance is even less than five percent with the current government’s climate policy. Only additional measures that quickly deliver CO2 reductions can bring the 2030 target closer.
Source: PBL/KEV, 24 oktober 2024
We can all do more for a better climate. And every contribution helps. Yet not everyone has the same impact. Are you CEO? Politician? Manager? Or do you have a generous salary or assets? Then you can contribute much more to a more sustainable world than someone who has less to spend or less to say. Do something that suits your abilities. We will figure it out together!
Step 1
Choose the sticker that matches your contribution for a better climate: large, medium or small (every contribution helps).
>> Are you a policy advisor? Or do you hold another high position here at the ministry? Don’t underestimate your influence. Choose the large sticker.
Step 2
Write your wish, tip, question, or message on the sticker. Share it with the world!
Step 3
Stick it on and help make the world green.
Thank you!
By sharing your contribution, you inspire others and provide hope for a more sustainable world.
Fun fact
Have you noticed that the world map looks a little different than you are used to? That’s right. We chose to use the Peters Projection. This map shows a more realistic representation of certain parts of the world, like the size of Africa compared to Europe.
