PBL Academy Lecture 2026: A healthy diet, a healthy planet - Transformation towards a safe climate future
On Monday March 23rd, Professor Johan Rockström will deliver the PBL Academy Lecture 2026 in the Atrium at B30, Bezuidenhoutseweg 30 in the Hague. In the lecture, he will discuss the concept of Planetary Boundaries, specifically the boundaries for the food system and the possibilities of transformation within the food system to remain within Planetary Boundaries.
Johan Rockström is an internationally renowned scientist in the field of global sustainability and Earth’s resilience. He leads the development of the planetary boundaries framework to assess Earth’s sustainability. He was also co-chair of the EAT-Lancet Commission, which mapped out possibilities for a healthier and more sustainable diet.
Our food and agricultural systems
Scientists have determined what possible limits exist for humans to interact with Earth in a safe and just operating space. However, humanity is currently exceeding many of these ‘Planetary Boundaries’.
The agricultural and food system plays a crucial role in exceeding these boundaries due to biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. The current system not only threatens long-term security, but also contributes to unhealthy dietary patterns.
For our health and long-term food security, it is therefore essential to transform the food system within Planetary Boundaries. This requires transformative change, says Professor Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and Professor of Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam.
Event info
The lecture will take place on 23 March, 2026 from 14:30 to 16:30 at B30, Bezuidenhoutseweg 30, The Hague. The lecture will be held in English. A more detailed program will follow later. Please register to attend.