
The event in 3 themes
Nature and Mental Health
Environmental Education
Nature-Based Urban Planning

Registrations are open!
Find out more about our program and register for one, two, or all three days below.
Please note: The event will be held in English, with French translations available.
Program Overview
Nature and Mental Health
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
15:30-16:00 | Welcome & Registration
16:00-16:10 | Introduction
Introduction by UNature
16:10-16:50 | Keynote Presentation: “The Role of Nature in Youth Mental Health”
HOWARD FRUMKIN, Professor Emeritus and former Dean, University of Washington School of Public Health
16:50-17:50 | Panel Discussion
HOWARD FRUMKIN, Professor Emeritus and former Dean, University of Washington School of Public Health
SACHA BACHIM, Advisor for Addiction Prevention & Health Promotion at Centre National de Prévention des Addictions (CNAPA)
JOCELYN DELOYER, Social and Occupational Psychologist, European Project Coordinator
PATRIZIA THIRY-CURZIETTI, General Director at Association pour la Santé au Travail du Secteur Financier (ASTF)
PHILIPPE TURK, President of Fédération des Hôpitaux Luxembourgeois (FHL)
Moderated by JOHANNA SORRENTINO, Communcation Strategist
17:50-18:00 | Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks by the Minister of Health and Social Security, MARTINE DEPREZ
18:00 | Networking Cocktail
With the support of
With the support of
Environmental Education
Thursday, 22 May 2025
18:00-18:30 | Welcome & Registration
18:30-18:40 | Introduction
Introduction by UNature
18:40-18:50 | Opening Remarks
Opening remarks by the Minister of Environment, Climate and Biodiversity, SERGE WILMES
18:50-19:25 | Keynote Presentation: “Envrionmental Education: The Missing Link”
JULIE SCHADECK, General Manager and Certified Guide at UNature
19:25-20:15 | Panel Discussion
JULIE SCHADECK, General Manager and Certified Guide at UNature
BRANISLAV KALETA, Research Assistant at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
PHIL KEECH, Head of Sustainability at International School of Luxembourg
SOPHIE ÖBERG, Sustainability Specialist
MARCUS B. MÜLLER, Social Scientist and Professor of Management
Moderated by JOHANNA SORRENTINO, Communication Strategist
20:15 | Networking Cocktail
Nature-Based Urban Planning
Friday, 23 May 2025
18:00-18:30 | Welcome & Registration
18:30-18:40 | Introduction
Introduction by UNature
18:40-18:50 | Opening Remarks
Opening remarks by the Mayor of the City of Luxembourg, LYDIE POLFER
18:50-19:15 | Keynote Presentation: “Restoring and Creating Pathways from Urban Nature to Health”
TERRY HARTIG, Professor of Environmental Psychology, Institute for Housing and Urban Research, Uppsala University in Sweden
19:15-19:40 | Keynote Talk: “Social Prescribing: Bridging Health Systems and Nature-Based Solutions for Health and Well-being”
JILL S. LITT, Professor of Environmental Health in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Colorado and Senior Researcher at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGLOBAL)
19:40-20:30 | Panel Discussion
TERRY HARTIG, Professor of Environmental Psychology, Institute for Housing and Urban Research, Uppsala University in Sweden
JILL S. LITT, Professor of Environmental Health in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Colorado and Senior Researcher at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGLOBAL)
ROBY BIWER, Former Mayor and today Municipal Councilor of Bettembourg, President of natur&ëmwelt
SANDRA HUBER, Chief Development Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at IKO Real Estate
CAMILLE PERCHOUX, Research Scientist at the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)
Moderated by JOHANNA SORRENTINO, Communication Strategist
20:30 | Networking Cocktail
With the support of
Nature Makers: A Campus Rewilding Project
Saturday, 24 May 2025 | 10:00 - 14:00
An interactive, half-day co-creation workshop for students.
Facilitated by conference scientists, architects, urbanists and a team of Nature-Based Learning specialists, this hands-on workshop offers students the chance to collaborate with experts and their peers to redesign an area of their school—transforming it into a place of nature, retreat, recreation and discovery for the benefit of their school community. The workshop will culminate with student-led presentations of their final designs.
With the support of
Eco-responsible Commitment and Management
As a non-profit organization with the aim of reconnecting people with nature, we are dedicated to align with principles of sustainability, community engagement, public health advocacy and global collaboration. To date, the following sustainable measures have been put in place to minimize our ecological footprint and prioritize the well-being of our attendees and communities.
Communication & Marketing:
Reduction of printed materials, favoring digital communication
Use of recycled paper when printing is necessary
Elimination of promotional giveaways
Decoration, Setup, & Infrastructure:
Furniture, temporary structures and decoration rented for the event are reusable
We do not use carpeting
Luxexpo The Box is powered by 100% renewable electricity
Mobility:
Encouragement of sustainable transportation for participants
Bicycle parking available
Waste Management:
Waste sorting is implemented during the setup and dismantling of the event, with clear instructions
Catering Offerings:
Seasonal, local, and organic products whenever possible
Vegan and vegetarian alternatives are available
We make use of reusable dishes
Accessibility & Inclusivity
We promote gender equality and diversity in the participation of our event
We enhance social, human, or cultural accessibility to make our event more inclusive
How to get there?
Luxexpo The Box
10, Circuit de la Foire Internationale
L-1347, Luxembourg-Kirchberg
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Free public transport
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Parking
LUXEXPO THE BOX car parks
North car park (750 spaces)
South car park (650 spaces)Daily rate: EUR 6
Additional car parks:
Place de l’Europe
Parking d’Coque
Konrad Adenauer
Auchan -
Walking
North entrance
Circuit de la Foire Internationale – rue Hugo Gernsback
Access adapted for people with reduced mobility.
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Biking vel'OH
Bicycle stands available at Luxexpo
vel'OH - Station SERRA- n°88SERRA - AVENUE J.F. KENNEDY / CIRCUIT DE LA FOIRE (Arrêt Luxexpo)