NATURELAB is a 4,5 year-project (June 2023 – November 2027) that aims to increase the recognition and promotion of natural spaces emphasising their importance for public health, environmental sustainability and resilience to extreme climate events.
It will investigate the benefits of nature-based therapies (NBT) for people with different health needs in various geographical contexts. NATURELAB consortium comprises 14 partners, covering academic and research institutions, environmental NGOs, SME, and public bodies, and is coordinated by the Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil (LNEC) in Portugal.
The project will test and validate NBT offered to participants of different age groups, distinct socio-economic backgrounds and health and well-being care needs, including prevention and support for physical and for mental health conditions.
Nature-based therapeutic programmes are currently being designed to the project Experimental Sites located in five countries, including Peru, Portugal, Greece, Germany, and the Netherlands. These sites and countries vary in terms of climate, geography, culture, population density, and health and social care systems, which allow for a broad and holistic perspective. NATURELAB developed a framework of key indicators of green and blue spaces characteristics that have potential to contribute to health and well-being, as well as to promote the resilience to climate extremes.
We invite you to find out more about the project by exploring the project website, its social media channels and watching the presentation video!
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