Nature underpins human well-being in critical ways, especially in health. Nature provides
pollination of nutritious crops, purification of drinking water, protection from floods, and …

The ecology of cities assesses the health and well-being benefits of urban greenspace,
vegetated areas and water bodies. Ecology in cities examines how the characteristics of the …

There is mounting concern for the health of urban populations as cities expand at an
unprecedented rate. Urban green spaces provide settings for a remarkable range of …

Nature within cities will have a central role in helping address key global public health
challenges associated with urbanization. However, there is almost no guidance on how …

Background Nearly 40 years of research provides an extensive body of evidence about
human health, well-being, and improved function benefits associated with experiences of …

Urban nature has the potential to improve air and water quality, mitigate flooding, enhance
physical and mental health, and promote social and cultural well-being. However, the value …

Contemporary ecological models of health prominently feature the natural environment as
fundamental to the ecosystem services that support human life, health, and well-being. The …

Cities concentrate risks and the adverse effects of dense populations, such as outdoor air
pollution, chronic disease and the impact of extreme weather events. Governments and …

Urban green spaces provide an array of benefits, or ecosystem services, that support our
physical, psychological, and social health. In many cases, however, these benefits are not …

Place-based programs are being noticed as key opportunities to prevent disease and
promote public health and safety for populations at-large. As one key type of place-based …