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This video was created by the Consorzio Universitario per la Ricerca Socioeconomica e per l’Ambiente and the Didattica Nazionale (DNA) per l’ambiente network as part of the Healthy Parks Healthy People global movement.
This video was created by WWF International for their joint Connect2Earth platform. It’s part of their health pack which explores how nature affects our health and raises awareness on how nature is vital to human health and in protecting it we’re protecting ourselves.
Connecting with nature is a potential public health strategy that is accessible and affordable for many populations, with research demonstrating not only protective values but restorative benefits as well. People tend to be happier, healthier, more productive, creative, active and engaged in community and civic life when nature is a meaningful part of their lives.
The WCPA Health and Well-being Specialist Group is leading the way in promoting the health and well-being benefits of nature across the conservation, health and other sectors.
In addition, initiatives like Park Rx America and PaRx in Canada are leading efforts at encouraging health practitioners in prescribing nature as a way to improving patient’s health.
On this page, you will find resources you can use to support your work in promoting the health benefits of spending time connecting with nature. Learn more about the human benefits of nature here.
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NATURE IS GOOD MEDICINE CALL TO ACTION
The Health and Well-being Specialist Group of the IUCN’s World Commission on Protected Areas has released the Nature is Good Medicine Call to Action which provides a practical guide for integrating nature and health policies, programs and partnerships.
POLICY BRIEF
Connecting with nature is a potential public health strategy that is accessible and affordable for many populations, with research demonstrating not only protective values but restorative benefits as well.
KEY MESSAGES FOR THE HEALTH SECTOR
Personal experiences and connections with nature provide powerful benefits for individual and societal health, well-being, and resilience. With health sector partners, we can share knowledge, strategies, and actions to amplify our collective reach and impact to connect people with nature worldwide.
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