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A few words on climate change, mental health and gender
A recent publication tackling the intersection of climate change and health, developed by members of the NeuroLandscape team, has been released in the book Climate Change and Health Hazards: Addressing Hazards to Human and Environmental Health from a Changing Climate, edited by Walter Leal Filho, Diogo Guedes Vidal, and Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis. The chapter, Read More
NeuroLandscape in Cork: GreenInCities Second Consortium Meeting
Cork, UK ā October 8-9, 2024 Earlier this month, the NeuroLandscape team had the pleasure of attending the GreenInCities (GIC) Second Consortium Meeting in the vibrant city of Cork, Ireland. Hosted by the University College Cork (UCC) and Cork City Council, the two-day event gathered the international project partners to advance our shared mission: urban Read More
How Urban Design Can Impact Mental Health & Well-being
Our cities are often designed with function in mind. We build parks for exercise, wider sidewalks for pedestrians, and bike lanes for commuters. While we have made progress towards building healthier bodies, we have overlooked the equally important mental well-being. Urban design has a powerful influence on the quality of its citizensā life, especially mental Read More
Building Back Differently: The Role of CLM in Public Health Promotion through Nature-based Solutions
āThe future of humanity is undoubtedly urban,ā warns the UN-Habitat in their World Cities Report (2022), urging public health policies to address the growing health risks associated with urban expansion. Urban environments ā characterized by traffic, pollution, noise, and overcrowding ā not only create fertile ground for physical health issues but also place a significant Read More
Nature, mental health, and equity. Highlights from the kick-off meeting of the GreenME project
The GreenME project will study how exposure to nature can be integrated in healthcare systems to treat and improve mental health for all. It officially launched its ambitious initiative at the Kick-off meeting held in Barcelona from January 29th to 31st, 2024. Hosted by the Open University of Catalunya (UOC) and coordinated by the Universitat Read More
Urban Solutions and Sustainability R&D Congress 2023, Singapore
Date: 4 – 5 October (Wed & Thu), 2023 Venue: Sands Expo and Convention Centre The Congress was divided into several breakout sessions, out of which this specific one dedicated to mental health and well-being promotion through contact with urban nature. Below are the descriptions of speakers and talks. Among them our own Dr Read More
NeuroLandscape a part of GreenME – the Horizon EU Funded Project!
NeuroLandscape is delighted to announce its participation in the consortium selected for the prestigious Horizon Europe GreenME projectĀ with a budget of nearly 6M euro. This collaboration presents an exciting opportunity to advance our mission of integrating nature-based solutions into urban environments for enhanced well-being and sustainable living. Led by Universita Autonoma de Barcelona, the Read More
Presentation at the International Conference for Environment and Human Health | HK
18 of August 2022 10:40 AM Hong Kong Time (GMT+8) *online Dr Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo to present “Neuroscience for Designing Urban Green Spaces: Contemplative Landscape Exposure for Mental Health” at theĀ International Conference for Environment and Human Health hosted by Research Centre for Environment and Human Health in Hong Kong. https://youtu.be/GZObrp0q9i4
Floriade Challenge šæāThe Green Escapeā
Floriade Challenge šæāThe Green Escapeāšæ took place atĀ Aeres Hogeschool AlmereĀ andĀ Floriade Expo 2022. 25 young professionals accepted the challenge ofĀ Almere 2.0Ā and theĀ Gemeente Almere to develop an innovative concept forĀ greening an important šš» slow-traffic route š“š» in the centre ofĀ Almere. May 20th: Location: Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Floriade MASTERCLASS: 14.45-16.00 u 14.15-14.45Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā IT check 14.30-14.45 Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Online walk-in 14.45-14.47 Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Welcome Read More