Public Lecture Cathryn Tonne: Planetary health and the air we breathe

How does the health of our planet shape our own well-being? In an era of increasing pollution and climate challenges, the concept of Planetary Health highlights the vital connection between environmental sustainability and human health. Join Professor Cathryn Tonne for an inspiring lecture on the global impact of air pollution—both indoor and outdoor—on millions of lives. She will highlight how low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear the heaviest burden. Her research sheds light on the urgent need for solutions that protect both people and the planet.

Cathryn Tonne

Prof. Cathryn Tonne is a renowned environmental epidemiologist and currently affiliated with ISGlobal. At the 389th Dies Natalis, Tonne will receive an honorary doctorate for her pioneering work on the additional health benefits of reducing air pollution and mitigating climate change. Her research has made a major contribution to the study of indoor and outdoor air pollution, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where the impacts are greatest.