About
Makers and thinkers look back on nearly 50 episodes of the TV climate programme Wat houdt ons tegen? The event is at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam, on 16 December 2026 at 20:00.
What to expect
Wat houdt ons tegen? by broadcaster HUMAN has been the only climate programme on TV for four years.
After nearly 50 episodes, makers and thinkers look back on what the programme set in motion.
- Eight seasons of conversations
- Topics include frequent flyers, filters, waste, subsidies
- Emotions in climate journalism
- How to reach others
- Event participants: Smit, Dupont-Nivet, Van Poppel, Julien
Questions
When does Wat houdt ons tegen start and end?
Wat houdt ons tegen runs Wednesday, 16 December 2026, 20:00.
Where is Wat houdt ons tegen?
Wat houdt ons tegen takes place at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam.
What does the event look back on?
The event looks back on nearly 50 episodes of Wat houdt ons tegen? by HUMAN.
What has the programme set in motion?
For conversation partners, the audience and the makers themselves?
What are the ingredients of effective climate journalism?
What role do emotions play?
What really holds us back?
Which topics has the programme covered?
Over eight seasons, Jeroen Smit, Daphné Dupont-Nivet, Jaap Tielbeke and Jan van Poppel spoke about topics such as:
frequent flyers
cigarette filters
food waste
fossil subsidies
They spoke with researchers, activists, pioneers and CEOs.
How can I book?
Use the registration link:
Amsterdam
Getting there
Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, 1019 HC Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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