The Cansiglio InVita Festival was born in 2023 to create a bridge between science and society, between different sectors and fields of research. In the 2025 edition, it further expanded its horizons by addressing the theme of planetary health.
According to this perspective – supported by the international scientific community – human health is closely connected to that of animals, ecosystems, and the planet. Maintaining the health and balance of the Earth System, in all its environmental, social, and cultural components, and in their complex and dynamic relationships, requires a collective commitment aimed at promoting well-being and equity.
During the Festival, we explored these complex links through a multidisciplinary scientific conference, documentary screenings, workshops, excursions, and hands-on activities in nature, immersive guided experiences, and moments of open dialogue. The activities were designed to satisfy the curiosity of people of all ages and offered the opportunity to directly experience the effects of nature on human health, even for groups of people with specific conditions or illnesses. It was an opportunity to hear expert voices, to personally experience the bond that connects us to nature, and to look at it – and ourselves – with new eyes.