Public engagement at the MSCL includes conferences, workshops, and community events that promote dialogue between science and society. Conference formats are designed to facilitate exchanges between science communication practice and research, as well as to advance discussions on Planetary Health. We prioritise co-creation and participatory methods to ensure that science communication is inclusive and resonates with diverse audiences. Our mission is to make scientific knowledge, particularly on the topic of Planetary Health, accessible and relevant to everyone.
Media Service for Journalists
In collaboration with the foundation “Gesunde Erde – Gesunde Menschen” (GEGM; “Healthy Planet – Healthy People”) created by Dr Eckart von Hirschhausen, the MSCL evaluated the GEGM media service on climate and health. This service provides scientific evidence, expert assessments, and practical tips in seven thematic dossiers to support journalists in producing constructive and localised reporting.
For more information please contact: Monica Déchène
Public Health Film Festival
In partnership with the LMU Chair of Public Health and Health Services Research, the MSCL twice organised and evaluated the Public Health Film Festival, where films on public, global, and Planetary Health are screened and discussed with experts. This festival aims to increase the visibility of public health and foster interdisciplinary networking.
For more information please contact: Sarah Stiller
Heat Workshops
In partnership with the LMU Chair of Public Health and Health Services Research, the MSCL organised and evaluated a series of “Heat Workshops”, an iterative format which was developed to empower neighbourhoods in preparing for future heatwaves via participatory health communication. These workshops were piloted in three neighbourhoods in the greater Munich area, receiving enthusiastic feedback from local civil societies.
For more information please contact: Sarah Stiller
