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Incoming AWI head Hajo Eicken still sees some room for optimism in the US climate research budget.

Hajo Eicken, the incoming head of AWI, wants to work more closely with partners in medium-sized countries in response to the US government’s anti-research policies. At the same time, he still sees a small glimmer of hope in the US climate research budget.

Nico Beckert

17. March 2026

Nico Beckert

17. March 2026

Hajo Eicken, neuer Direktor des Alfred-Wegener-Instituts (AWI) in Bremerhaven — New AWI director from Friday: Glaciologist Hajo Eicken is moving from Alaska to Bremerhaven to take up the post of scientific director. (Alfred-Wegener-Institut / Eric Engma)

Last updated: 17. March 2026

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Incoming AWI head Hajo Eicken still sees some room for optimism in the US climate research budget.

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