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How the Health Sector Can Benefit from Embracing the Power of Nature
Explore how hospitals can embrace biophilic design and nature-based solutions to improve patient recovery, staff well-being, and community health.
Podcast: Growing Children’s Connections with Nature with Laura Mylan
Join us for a conversation on the powerful impact nature has on our and our children’s development and mentality, and what Laura’s organization is doing to support citizens and educators in new and interesting ways to facilitate connections with the natural world.
Nature, Mental Health, and Inequity: Rethinking Access in Our Cities
Discover how access to nature impacts mental health and wellbeing, and why green infrastructure in cities is a public health necessity. Explore the benefits of green spaces, the inequalities in access, and ways communities can take action.
Nature and Water Scarcity: Leveraging One to Address the Other
The European Water Resilience Strategy emphasizes sustainability but overlooks urban green infrastructure. Cities must be central to water resilience efforts through nature-based solutions like green roofs, permeable surfaces, and water-sensitive urban design.
Ten Tips to Help You Take Advantage of the Healing Powers of Living Architecture and Nature
Explore ways you may receive the most health and well-being benefits of your time in living architecture and natural green spaces, and learn about outstanding projects that can deliver these health benefits.
Cities Play a Key Role in Advancing Green Infrastructure Implementation – A Look at Innovative Policies and Capital Projects in the City of Toronto
Toronto is leading the way in green infrastructure, integrating nature-based solutions into urban planning. From green roofs to the Green Streets Program, the city’s innovative policies enhance climate resilience and improve community well-being, setting a model for sustainable urban development.
Nature Prescriptions: The Growing Trend of Doctors Prescribing Time Outdoors
Doctors are increasingly prescribing time in nature as a natural remedy to improve mental and physical well-being, supported by evidence-based programs like PaRx. This preventative approach promotes accessible outdoor experiences for healthier lives.