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

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: “Environmental Education: The Missing Connection”

19:25-20:15 | Panel Discussion

20:15 | Networking Cocktail

With the support of

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 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

  • Free public transport

    Tram Ligne 1 – Luxexpo Stop

    Bus Lines & Timetables

    Train Gare Pfaffenthal – Kirchberg

  • 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.

  • Biking vel'OH

    Bicycle stands available at Luxexpo

    vel'OH - Station SERRA- n°88

    SERRA - AVENUE J.F. KENNEDY / CIRCUIT DE LA FOIRE (Arrêt Luxexpo)