Who we are
Clintel Director Marcel Crok and Clintel President Václav Klaus
Current Leadership
Since 4 December 2025, former Czech President Professor Václav Klaus has served as President of Clintel, succeeding Professor Guus Berkhout. Marcel Crok continues as Director.Under this leadership, Clintel promotes the principles of the World Climate Declaration, encourages open scientific debate on climate science and climate policy, and expands its international network of scientists, experts, and supporters.
Our Mission
Climate Intelligence (Clintel) is an independent foundation that informs the public about climate change and climate policies. Its main objective is to generate knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of climate change, as well as the impacts of climate policy on the economy and the environment.To achieve this, Clintel:
- Communicates objectively and transparently to the general public about the available facts on climate change and climate policy, and clearly distinguishes where facts end and assumptions or predictions begin.
- Conducts and stimulates public debate and carries out investigative reporting in this field.
- Serves as an international meeting place for scientists holding different views on climate change and climate policy.
- Conducts or finances its own scientific research into climate change and climate policy.
Clintel aims to act as an independent “climate watchdog” in both climate science and climate policy.
History
Clintel was founded in 2019 by emeritus professor of geophysics Guus Berkhout and science journalist Marcel Crok.
Guus Berkhout in March 2025
World Climate Declaration
Clintel’s core view is summarized as: There is no climate emergency. Guus Berkhout initiated the World Climate Declaration, a concise one-page statement reflecting the perspective of many climate realists worldwide. It is a living document, updated based on input from ambassadors and other experts.The latest version of the Declaration and the full list of signatories are available here.
Who we are
Clintel Director Marcel Crok and Clintel President Václav Klaus
Current Leadership
Since 4 December 2025, former Czech President Professor Václav Klaus has served as President of Clintel, succeeding Professor Guus Berkhout. Marcel Crok continues as Director.Under this leadership, Clintel promotes the principles of the World Climate Declaration, encourages open scientific debate on climate science and climate policy, and expands its international network of scientists, experts, and supporters.
Our Mission
Climate Intelligence (Clintel) is an independent foundation that informs the public about climate change and climate policies. Its main objective is to generate knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of climate change, as well as the impacts of climate policy on the economy and the environment.To achieve this, Clintel:
- Communicates objectively and transparently to the general public about the available facts on climate change and climate policy, and clearly distinguishes where facts end and assumptions or predictions begin.
- Conducts and stimulates public debate and carries out investigative reporting in this field.
- Serves as an international meeting place for scientists holding different views on climate change and climate policy.
- Conducts or finances its own scientific research into climate change and climate policy.
Clintel aims to act as an independent “climate watchdog” in both climate science and climate policy.
History
Clintel was founded in 2019 by emeritus professor of geophysics Guus Berkhout and science journalist Marcel Crok.
Guus Berkhout in March 2025
World Climate Declaration
Clintel’s core view is summarized as: There is no climate emergency. Guus Berkhout initiated the World Climate Declaration, a concise one-page statement reflecting the perspective of many climate realists worldwide. It is a living document, updated based on input from ambassadors and other experts.The latest version of the Declaration and the full list of signatories are available here.
