23.10.2025
Our lives begin earlier than many realise, even before birth. From conception to young adulthood, early environments shape our lifelong health, learning, and wellbeing.
In a new Koi Tū commentary, Flourishing through time, Sir Peter Gluckman and Dr Felicia Low explore how early life experiences profoundly influence our health, education, relationships, and wellbeing across our lifespan.
While the evidence shows investment in the first years of life brings enormous returns for individuals and society, policy responses remain fragmented and reactive. A holistic, coordinated approach is needed if we want to optimise human potential and build a more cohesive, productive future.
