May

Planet Soil: Movie night and panel discussion

8 May 2025 18:00 to 20:15 | Other

Planet Soil is a documentary that takes the audience on a journey to the underground to explore the vibrant world of billions of organisms that sustain life on earth. Welcome to this movie screening and a following panel discussion with soil-experts.

Did you know that that one teaspoon of healthy soil contains more living creatures than the entire human population of the planet? Planet Soil highlights the significance of soil and its organisms, including roots, larvae, worms, arthropods, fungi, amoebae, and bacteria in sustaining life on earth. Planet Soil is a captivating documentary film that delves deep into the hidden world of healthy soil, revealing the intricate workings of the underground ecosystem.

Despite its importance, the underground community is often overlooked, and we are at a crucial point in our relationship with it. Planet Soil emphasizes the urgency of changing our approach to agriculture, industry, and consumption to address the crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. By offering a way forward, both individually and collectively, the film encourages us to use our soil more wisely and make a positive impact on the world.

Overall, Planet Soil is a powerful and informative documentary that sheds light on the vital role of healthy soil in sustaining life on earth. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in environmental issues and the future of our planet.

Programme:

17:30 The door opens
18:00 Screening of the movie
19:30 Panel discussion. More information to come
20:15 End of event

Get your tickets:

The screening is free of charge. However, you will need to make reservations. More information about how to get your tickets will come.

More information

Watch the trailer for Planet Soil

Move trailer for Planet Soil

About the organisers

This event is organised by the strategic research area BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate). BECC is a research environment that brings together excellent research and training at Lund University and the University of Gothenburg to address our society's need for knowledge about the dynamics between biodiversity and ecosystem services in a rapidly changing world.

More information about BECC: Start | BECC

The event is part of Sustainability Week 2025, which runs between 5-10 May. Sustainability Week is an annual event in Lund organised as a joint venture by Lund University and Lund municipality. The week serves as a platform for bringing together ideas, raising public awareness and for inspiring sustainable change.