Advising With Foresight: Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann Reappointed to the WBGU

The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU), which has been advising the federal government of Germany on global environmental and climate protection since 1992, comprises leading experts from various disciplines. The Council’s mission is to analyze current challenges related to global environmental changes and to develop innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable development, opening-up long-term perspectives for both people and the environment.

“It’s a great honor and responsibility for me to continue contributing to the WBGU and to actively shape the scientific discourse surrounding environmental and health policy,” states Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann. “Especially in times of increasing environmental pollution and climate change, it is essential to further investigate the impact of environmental factors on human health and to develop practical recommendations for policymakers.”

Focus on Environmental Medicine

Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann, director of the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Helmholtz Munich and Chair of Environmental Medicine at the University of Augsburg, is a leading expert in environmental medicine, focusing her research on the interactions between environmental factors and human health. Central to her work is the investigation of how environmental stressors, such as air pollution, climate change, and allergens, affect the immune system and may lead to health issues like allergic and inflammatory diseases. Her interdisciplinary studies integrate medicine, environmental science, and public health to develop preventive approaches and strategies that sustainably protect and enhance human health.