From Inequality to Future Wellbeing: Unlocking human flourishing and planetary health Professor Kate Pickett, Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity
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Kate Pickett Christmas lecture
The Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity examines how the relationship between humanity and the natural world is changing, and how we might develop and maintain a sustainable Earth.
At the heart of the climate crisis are inequalities in income, wealth, and political power. All must be reduced to achieve transformative change and a just transition towards sustainability. When nearly 8 billion people and 5 billion species share the Earth’s resources, they need to be fairly shared. This seminar will examine the role of consumerism as a major threat to sustainability, the unequal impacts of climate change, the need for political and social cohesion, the determinants of health and wellbeing and the links between these and economic inequality. As we think about moulding the future, what are the key solutions that can safeguard our planet and guarantee wellbeing.
17:30-18:00 - Arrival
18:00-19:00 - Lecture with welcome be Professor Charlie Jeffery, University of York Vice Chancellor
19:00-19:45 - Mulled wine and mince pies