Jena, September 16, 2026. Weimar-based architect and author Christian Meyer-Landrut will present his new book on the southernmost continent tomorrow, Thursday, at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. The event combines historical aspects with urgent environmental protection issues.
- What: Book presentation “ANTARKTIKA – Das gefrorene Herz der Erde oder die zersprungenen Seelen” by Christian Meyer-Landrut
- When: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Where: Main Lecture Hall of the Institute of Zoology, Erbertstraße 1, 07743 Jena
- Admission: free
In his work, Meyer-Landrut approaches Antarctica from various perspectives. He links the historical traces of German South Pole expeditions with scientific records and observations of Antarctic flora and fauna. In addition to well-known elements such as Antarctic whales, the book also focuses on less conspicuous organisms like plankton, which plays a central role in marine ecosystems. The reading will be accompanied musically and atmospherically by sound collages from Stefan Schmidt.
From historical expeditions to the current nature debate
Beyond the icy landscape, the book addresses the increasing threat to this habitat posed by climate change and human intervention. In the final section, the author develops these observations into a fundamental social and legal question: he advocates for recognizing nature as a legal entity to provide it with better protection.
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Background: The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Founded in 1558, the university significantly shapes the urban life of Jena. With numerous scientific and cultural events, it regularly provides a forum for interdisciplinary exchange between research, history, and current ecological debates.
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Book presentation “ANTARKTIKA”
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