In this lecture, Prof Dr Pim Martens from University Maastricht discusses the health of our planet, and the impacts on  human health (that ultimately depends on the health of the planet). To this end, we should not separate ourselves further from nature—for example, by putting fences around it—but we should learn to live with nature again. So it has never been more important to fundamentally rethink our relationship with our living planet. However, this cannot be done without thinking differently about our place on Earth. Healthy human societies cannot exist on a dying planet. So we must wonder and reconnect with nature. When you respect the Earth, you respect life and yourself. And that is the essence of planetary health.

This is a lecture of Studium Generale Venlo of University Maastricht Campus Venlo in cooperation with Bibliotheek Venlo

Location University Maastricht Campus Venlo
Nassaustraat 36
5911 BV Venlo
Language English

Free entrance

Reservations at sg-mail@universitymaastricht.nl