Ulrich Grober: Die planetare Perspektive für die Erde (Literaturtage Recklinghausen 2026)

Ulrich Grober: The Planetary Perspective – Hope for the Earth

How can we maintain hope in times of climate crisis, social upheaval, and global uncertainty? Journalist and sustainability expert Ulrich Grober explores this question in his new book and outlines a perspective that extends far beyond everyday life—yet begins right here, close to home.

Drawing on the history of our planet, Grober traces a path from the Earth’s origins to the challenges of the present. His view of the big picture makes it clear just how closely all life is interconnected. Yet this planetary perspective is not abstract: it leads back to the concrete places where we live—to the earth beneath our feet, to the tree outside the window, to the responsible stewardship of our immediate surroundings.

The focus is on the question of how knowledge about the crises of our time can give rise to an attitude of hope. Under the guiding principle “Bold Confidence, Radical Hope,” Grober offers insights for a new way of thinking about the future, responsibility, and humanity’s relationship with nature.

An inspiring evening on ecology, sustainability, and the search for direction in a complex world.