Since 2015, policy makers, local governments, organisations and climate change activists amongst others have referred to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) as a benchmark and a blueprint for change in order to help society reduce the harmful effects of climate change across the world. Launched by the United Nations, the SDG’s have identified 17 key …
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Investing in Green Care to Prevent Worsening Mental Health among University Students Before the pandemic, the world population was already struggling with mental disorders, with depression and anxiety being leading contributors to the global burden of disease. COVID-19 exacerbated this and emphasized the urgent need to invest in support systems that can improve mental health. …
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Have you ever thought about the influence and added value of nature on health, well being and social inclusion? On the 15th of March 2022, the Wageningen University and Elevate Health – partners of Green4C – have organised an event to present some interesting opportunities in Green Care. Students from all universities are welcomed to …
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Are you interested in the ways nature can promote health and social inclusion? Do you have an innovative idea promoting the benefit of nature? Would you like to learn how to start your own project? Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, Green4C is a three-years Knowledge Alliance promoting nature-based solutions for health, …
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How can Urban green care initiatives find the funding for their activities? What are the main challenges and opportunities they encounter? Obtaining financing for your Green Care initiative in urban green spaces is no easy feat. This is primarily due to their “hybrid” nature. In our recent report “Nature for Health, Well-being and Social Inclusion: …
More and more countires are thinking about developping a green prescriptions framework. Besides being an effective answer to health and social concerns, green prescribing can bring important co-benefits on the environment too. Biodiversity loss and climate change may appear to develop independently from public health issues, however they are often deeply connected. There is a …
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