Academic Events

At the workshop, the MSCL team worked on their very first idea: figuring out our mission and what we want to do about planetary health. We discussed our main tasks and how we can best communicate with the public. This helped us set a clear direction for our future work.

At the 2021 MSCL Symposium – Communicating Planetary Health, two sessions provided different perspectives on the topic. In the first session, various experts discussed the chances and risks of a new approach in presenting planetary health in the media. In the second session, planetary health was explored as a complex “wicked problem” for science communication.

The post-conference “Authentic Voices in Science Communication” took place at the 73rd ICA Annual Conference in Toronto. Scholars discussed authenticity, trust, and the role of social media in science communication. A keynote by John C. Besley highlighted the strategic importance of authenticity. The event fostered interdisciplinary exchange and fresh insights for research.

The “Imagining Planetary Health” workshop at the Evangelische Akademie Tutzing gathered scholars to explore planetary well-being from a humanities perspective. Keynotes by Ursula K. Heise, Jennifer Gabrys, and Malcom Ferdinand highlighted ethical and ecological challenges. The event fostered critical discussions on habitability, justice, and global health.

The Spring School on Science Communication took place at Venice International University. Researchers explored strategies for effective public engagement, stakeholder communication, and digital outreach. Key sessions covered social media, ethics, and creative methods like film and theater. The program provided hands-on training to enhance participants’ confidence in science communication.

The CAS lecture series “Extreme Heat” explores the growing health risks of global warming from an interdisciplinary perspective. Experts discuss issues like water management, climate-induced migration, and political communication. The series kicks off with a panel featuring Karsten Friedrich (DWD), Prof. Dr. Annette Peters (LMU/Helmholtz), and Dr. Christina Berndt (SZ), who examine the impacts of climate change on human health.