Nature, health and climate

Abstract

The importance of nature for human health has received increasing attention in recent years and is at the focus of this review. Research has shown benefits for physical, mental, and social health as well as for the climate. Nature-based health interventions have already been partly implemented in social care and in the healthcare system. However, more research is needed to support the systematic development and evaluation of nature-based interventions. We need to identify which interventions are most effective for whom, with the goal of providing evidence-based, sustainable, and climate-friendly health improvements.