What is nature? Although widely used in everyday language, this term covers a more complex set of meanings than it would seem, with differing interpretations depending on the cultural...

Nature is a vital environment for human societies. Water, air, food production and therapeutic resources are key to population survival and human well-being largely depends on the...

Miyupimaatiiiun means "living well" in the Cree language. For the Indigenous communities of Canada, whose elders have lived in harmony with their ecosystems for hundreds of years, Mother...

In contemporary societies, the living world is sometimes seen as a source of direct aggression: this animal is venomous or harmful, that plant is allergenic. It is vital to deconstruct...

Our modern lifestyles are disconnected from nature. This situation fuels a number of chronic diseases, often involving alterations to the immune system. Plant aromas play a role in...

The sensory and emotional experiences gained through regular interaction with the natural world have an impact on our minds, helping to reset attention and reduce stress. They play an...

Will eco-anxiety be the illness of the 21st century? Surveys show that an increasing number of people are affected. The psychological impact of biodiversity loss is now an established...

Restoring nature to cities as a deliberate health promotion strategy requires pro-biodiversity actions that take public health strategies into account – and vice‑versa. There are...

To monitor the progress of greening in a number of neighbourhoods, the local authority in Albi (Tarn) has set up a digital monitoring tool. This measure includes a well-being index,...

To provide high-quality natural spaces for its residents, the district of Ris-Orangis (Essonne) is implementing a number of projects, from the No Net Land Take experiment to the...