WHO report on nature-based solutions launched

22 May 2025

We’ve worked with the World Health Organization to review interventions that can benefit both people and planet.

Wild swimming boosts mental health more than open air pools

25 Mar 2025

Research spanning 19 countries suggests natural settings can enhance the effects of swimming outdoors.

Nature on prescription for mental health

The ‘greENGAGE’ trial will evaluate six weeks in nature for people with anxiety and depression.

Greengage pilot RCT for green social prescribing

A pilot test for a full randomised controlled trial of nature-based activities designed to support people with depression and anxiety.

RESONATE – Building resilience through nature-based therapies

Examining the health, environmental, economic, and social impacts of nature-based therapies.

BlueAdapt

A Horizon Europe project examining how climate change can impact coastal pathogens and human health.

Green social prescribing test and learn extension project  

A consortium of researchers will evaluatethe Government’s flagship Green Social Prescribing test and learn programme.

Tackling health inequalities with natural infrastructure

A five-year project focusing on how policies related to planning, managing, and investing in natural environments can reduce health inequalities.

Building global capacity for marine planning and health

Providing capacity-building training in evidence synthesis to researchers across Southeast Asia.

Oceans and human health pioneers

We have been an international leader in oceans and health research for over a decade, pioneering several pan-European projects and outputs.

WHO Collaborating Centre status reconfirmed

5 Jul 2023

The European Centre has been re-designated as a Collaborating Centre by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe.

GroundsWell: transforming our cities from the ground up

Exploring inequalities in how people access and use natural spaces in urban areas.