Why Family Health Matters in the Context of Planetary Health: Barbara Fillenberg in Mainz
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Planetary Health meets Family Health: An Evening with Perspective
On December 7, 2026, VOICES FOR CLIMATE brings a topic to the stage at JGU Mainz that is both academically relevant and socially highly current: How are family health, early childhood, and the planetary crisis interconnected? Prof. Dr. Barbara Fillenberg from the University Medical Center Mainz explains why the first months of life are particularly vulnerable and why midwives take on a central role during this time.
Science that remains close to life
The lecture evening connects the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution with the concrete reality of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and parenthood. This is precisely the strength of the format: complex content is presented in an understandable way without losing depth. The lecture series is aimed not only at students but also explicitly at the interested public.
Midwives as key actors in health promotion
Barbara Fillenberg makes visible how midwives work at the intersections of practice, research, teaching, and health policy. The focus is on health promotion, prevention, and resilience - competencies that are becoming increasingly important in a fragile environment. The evening shows how planetary health does not remain abstract, but is directly experienced in family support.
A forum for exchange and contextualization
VOICES FOR CLIMATE relies on an interdisciplinary event experience with creative impulses as well as discussion and Q&A rounds. This creates a special event atmosphere: focused, open, and close to the questions that families, professionals, and interested visitors are concerned about. Those looking for science with practical relevance will find here a content-rich format with clear added value.
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This lecture evening offers well-founded insights into a future topic that connects health, climate, and social responsibility. Those who want to understand why midwives have such an important voice in the planetary health debate should experience this event live at JGU Mainz.
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