On 21 and 22 April 2026, high-ranking delegations and ministers from some 30 states came together to discuss the most urgent questions relating to international climate policy. The Petersberg Climate Dialogue traditionally serves as a preparation for the next UN Climate Change Conference and was overseen this year by the Federal Ministry for the Environment. We at facts and fiction took over the extensive planning and organisation of the event. As well as providing expert advice on the choice of location, this included technical equipment, interior design and the entire guest management process – from developing a registration tool to on-site accreditation.

We were also responsible for the visual identity of the event, including location branding and developing key visuals. Working closely together with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, we were additionally in charge of coordinating the various specialist providers, such as security, interpreters and event personnel. The security requirements were implemented in close coordination with the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the location.

“Particularly when it comes to high-profile international formats, security is an integral part of overall planning. With input from the Federal Criminal Police Office and all of our other partners on this project, we designed the organisational and logistical processes in such a way that the dialogue could take place in a secure environment.”

explains Sven Wolgram, Managing Partner at facts and fiction

The Petersberg Climate Dialogue is one of the internationally recognised events held in the run-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conferences and generates much attention among policymakers and in the media.