Investing in nature for health

Investing in the environment can benefit our health and work specifically to promote good mental health.

The Investing in Nature and Health Hub is addressing knowledge gaps in the area with a view to promoting natural capital for social and economic benefits.

Natural spaces have benefits for physical and mental health but create challenges for ongoing and future investment and management.

The Nature for Health team provides a key role in applying the latest scientific evidence that demonstrates how spending time in nature leads to improvements in health. There are 12 bespoke, evidence-based resources available.