Planetary health: is human health at risk in the Anthropocene?
Human health is better now than at any time in history. Thanks to advancements in technology, industry, agriculture and public health, we are living longer and more prosperous lives than ever before. But since the start of the Anthropocene period – the geological epoch marked by humankind’s impact on the planet – unprecedented environmental challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, are threatening our health and the health of our planet. Are we at risk of losing the significant gains we have made in planetary health over the years?
Date: 8 March 2018, 17:00
Venue: Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street OX1 3BD
Venue Details: Corner of Catte and Holywell Streets
Speaker: Sir Andrew Haines (member of The Rockefeller Foundation Economic Council on Planetary Health at the Oxford Martin School)
Organising department: Oxford Martin School
Organiser: Oxford Martin School (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: events@oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk
Part of: Health: fresh perspectives
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Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/event/2526
Booking email: events@oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk
Audience: Public
Editor: Clara Lloyd