Also to the many of you joining us online. I am pleased to tell you that we are fully booked. It looks like we picked not only an exciting topic but also a suitable date. Spring has sprung. It is getting noticeably warmer. The trees are beginning to blossom. Spring is a time for new ideas, for growth and innovation.
Clearly, the perfect time for a research conference. Spring is also a season we should cherish while we still can, as climate change is playing havoc with our seasons. Climate change is a reality. It matters to all of us. It is not only an important research topic; it also influences my work as a central banker.