Professor Dr. Delfina Fantini van Ditmar (Regenerative Art & Design research group) chaired a panel during London Climate Action Week at an event organised by Design for Good. Hosted at The London Centre, the panel brought together an exceptional group of leaders to explore the power of cross-sector collaboration and the vital role of design in creating positive impact for both people and the planet.
The discussion focused on Designing for People and Planet Health, highlighting the importance of advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 13 (Climate Action). Together, the panellists explored how design can catalyse meaningful collaboration across sectors to address today’s most pressing health and climate challenges, demonstrating that designing for people and the planet is fundamental to creating a regenerative, equitable, and resilient future.
The event featured:
Images: Design for Good
‘How can art and design cultivate critical expressions rooted in ethics of care and relationality to influence ecological, social, and economic structures?’
Delfina Fantini van Ditmar, PhD, focuses on ecological design and reflective practices as Professor Regenerative Art and Design. With a background in biology and design research, she explores paradigm shifts and material ethics, advancing regenerative and more-than-human perspectives
The Regenerative Art and Design (RAD) research group seeks to contribute to a new generation of regenerative designers and artists who address the pressing need for transitions that support planetary health. By taking whole systems responsibility through collaborative practices, the group aims to create transformative pathways for reimagining design futures grounded in care and ecological integrity.
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