Working with government to set health and nature initiatives

We are working with Public Health England and Defra to develop the evidence base for green investments that impact health.

Sounds of nature benefit mental health

23 Mar 2022

The sounds of nature could help us recover from mental fatigue, but this power may be under threat as ecosystems deteriorate.

Virtual nature environments for people with memory loss

This study assessed the acceptability of VR nature at memory cafes, and explored experiences of carers and staff.

Evaluating green social prescribing pilot schemes

This project has evaluated the Government’s flagship Green Social Prescribing test and learn pilots programme.

Nature-based social prescribing for mental health

'Therapeutic Nature' reviewed the evidence for nature-based social prescribing for diagnosed mental health conditions in the UK.

A realist review of approaches to social prescribing

Assessing what approaches to social prescribing work, for whom, and in what circumstances.

£7m consortium to boost nature’s impact on inequalities

29 Jul 2021

The multi-partner initiative will investigate how nature can help reduce health inequalities in urban areas.

New WHO “call to action” on nature, biodiversity and health

20 May 2021

Authored by Centre academics, the report focuses on how ecosystems can support health and wellbeing.

Nature on Prescription handbook

An evidence-based guide to how 'Nature on Prescription' can be implemented to support mental health.

Exeter in global top five for green space and health research

2 Jul 2020

The University of Exeter is one of the top five institutions in the world for research on green space and health.

Ecological drivers of drug resistance

Exploring the ecological drivers of drug resistant pathogens in aquatic environments.

Uncovering pathogens in the soil microbiome

Investigating pathogens present in soil through the application of the Galleria mellonella model.