FotonachweisSven Plöger, born in 1967 in Bonn, is a meteorologist with a degree in meteorology, a book author, and a weather presenter. From a young age, he was fascinated by the sky, clouds, and aviation, leading him to study meteorology at the University of Cologne.
Since 1999, Sven Plöger has appeared on television, presenting live weather programs such as “Wetter vor acht” before the Tagesschau, weather updates after the Tagesthemen, and numerous weather broadcasts on ARD’s regional channels.
In 2010, he was honored with the “Best Weather Presenter in Germany” award at the Extreme Weather Congress in Bremerhaven.
As early as 2002, Sven Plöger began delivering lectures on climate change. Recognizing the importance of this critical topic early on, he has been a passionate advocate for improving climate communication. He is a frequent and knowledgeable guest on talk shows and also hosts events related to climate change.
In 2009, his first book on climate change, “Gute Aussichten für morgen” (Bright Prospects for Tomorrow), was published. By 2023, Sven Plöger had authored seven books on weather and climate, including the No. 1 SPIEGEL bestseller “Zieht euch warm an, es wird heiß” (Dress Warmly, It’s Getting Hot, 2020) and the bestseller “Die Alpen und wie sie unser Wetter beeinflussen” (The Alps and How They Influence Our Weather, 2022).
In 2015, Sven Plöger, along with science journalist Rolf Schlenker, began filming the six-part ARD documentary series “Wo unser Wetter entsteht” (Where Our Weather Begins), which aired periodically until 2020.
In September 2023, Sven Plöger embarked on a journey to Panama for a new ARD documentary titled “Wie extrem wird das Wetter, Sven Plöger? – Die Macht des El-Niño” (How Extreme Will the Weather Get, Sven Plöger? – The Power of El Niño). In June 2024, he, along with author Luise Wagner, received the “Prince Rainier III. Special Prize” for this documentary at the 63rd International Film Festival in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Two more episodes of this documentary series are planned for 2025 and 2026.
Sven Plöger’s fascination with flying remains unwavering. He enjoys experiencing the weather firsthand in his free time, either in a glider or with a paraglider.
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