Planetary Health Talks in the summer term 2026
- Stephan Voss
- May 27
- 1 min read
As part of the Pettenkofer School of Public Health's ‘Planetary Health Talks,’ experts present exciting lectures on the links between climate change and health.
The events are free of charge, designed for an interdisciplinary audience and open to everyone interested.
The next sessions are:
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
Mosquito-Borne Diseases in a Changing World: Climate Change and Land-Use Impacts
with Dr. Stephanie Thomas from the University of Bayreuth
(Event held in English)
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
Feeding the World within Freshwater Limits and Planetary Boundaries
with Prof. Dr. Dieter Gerten from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
(Event held in English)
Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
Planetary Health Care - Wie lässt sich das Konzept der planetaren Gesundheit konkret in die medizinische Versorgung integrieren?
with Dr. Alina Herrmann from Heidelberg University
(Event held in German)
Further information on the topic of planetary health can also be found in the free vhb OPEN course Planetary Health: https://open.vhb.org/blocks/occoursemetaselect/detailpage.php?id=295
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