In contemporary societies, the natural world is sometimes viewed as a source of direct harm: certain animals are venomous or toxic, and certain plants are allergenic. It is essential to...

Today’s lifestyle, disconnected from nature, contributes to many chronic diseases, particularly by weakening the immune system. Plant aromas help stimulate the body’s immune system. That...

The sensory and emotional experiences associated with regular interaction with the natural world have a positive effect on people’s mental well-being, helping to restore focus and reduce...

Is eco-anxiety the ailment of our time? Surveys show that it is affecting more and more people. The psychological impact of biodiversity loss is now the subject of research. Provided it...

The rise of nature in the city, as a deliberate approach to promoting health, is not a given, given that initiatives to support biodiversity often struggle to take public health issues...

To track the progress of greening efforts in different neighborhoods, the city of Albi (Tarn) has implemented a digital monitoring tool. This initiative includes a well-being index based...

To provide its residents with high-quality natural spaces, the municipality of Ris-Orangis (Essonne) is implementing several projects, ranging from the “Net Zero Land Take” pilot program...

Implemented in the city of Lahti, Finland, and its surrounding region, the Nature Step to Health program brings together local governments, researchers, businesses, and schools. It is a...

Environmental inequalities go hand in hand with social inequalities, as lower-income groups have fewer opportunities to interact with natural environments than their more affluent...

The European research project Green Locally Unwanted Land Uses (GreenLULUs) analyzes the impact of urban greening projects on the sociology of the neighborhoods where they are...