And if we were nature?
Environmental Education

Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 18:00-20:15
Followed by a cocktail

Luxexpo the Box
10, Circuit de la Foire Internationale
1347 Kirchberg, Luxembourg

Description

Join us for UNature’s first conference, a free public event exploring how nature can transform mental health, education, and urban planning. Through keynote talks, interactive panels, and hands-on workshops, we will explore some of the most vitally important questions of our time, with a focus on research-backed solutions and community action. Be part of the conversation— let’s connect and re-imagine a healthier and more sustainable future together.

Day 2 of the conference explores what’s missing in environmental education today.

A key challenge lies in the psychological gap between knowing about something and truly caring about it—a disconnect that can hinder meaningful engagement. Our expert panel will bring together leaders from education, psychology, policy, and industry to challenge assumptions, re-imagine approaches, and spark new ways of thinking about how we inspire collective understanding and action.

Program Schedule

18:00-18:30 | Welcome & Registration

18:30-18:40 | Opening Remarks
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 Link

  • JULIE SCHADECK, General Manager at UNature, Certified Nature (Re)Connection Guide

Despite growing awareness of environmental challenges, traditional environmental education often overlooks a crucial element: our emotional and sensory connection to nature. This missing link—the deep, personal relationship with the natural world—is increasingly fading. Yet research shows that nature re-connection is not just beneficial—it’s essential for driving both individual well-being and collective environmental action. Without it, sustainability efforts risk becoming abstract, disconnected from the very experiences that inspire care and commitment. Because, ultimately, we protect what we love. In her keynote, UNature General Manager Julie Schadeck invites us to rethink environmental education and rediscover the power of connection to shape a healthier future for both people and planet.

19:25-20:15 | Panel Discussion

20:15 | Networking Cocktail

Important

Language: The event will be conducted in English, with French translations available to ensure accessibility for a wider audience.

Sustainability: Committed to sustainability, this event will incorporate specific eco-friendly measures. The cocktail will feature local, seasonal, and organic products, and no printed materials will be distributed. We also encourage attendees to opt for public transport or active mobility whenever possible.

Information and Inquiries

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us:
info@unature.org

And if we were nature?
Environmental Education

Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 18:00-20:15
Followed by a cocktail

Luxexpo the Box
10, Circuit de la Foire Internationale
1347 Kirchberg, Luxembourg

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)