JOURNAL ARTICLE : Exploring connections among nature, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health and well-being

A recent paper by Sandifer et al (2015) explores the opportunities to enhance health and biodiversity conservation. “Exploring connections among nature, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health and well-being: Opportunities to enhance health and biodiversity conservation”

Highlights

•: Evidence links biodiversity to ecosystem services (ES) and health to nature exposure.
•: A few novel studies link biodiversity exposure to improved health and well-being.
•: We provide a comprehensive summary of health effects of ES, nature and biodiversity.
•: Future research should address causation of health benefits and action mechanisms.
•: New multidisciplinary collaborations are needed to enhance health and conservation.

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Author

Paul A.Sandifer, Ariana E.Sutton-Grier, Bethney P.Ward

Publisher

Elsevier

ISBN number

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoser.2014.12.007

Publication date

01/01/15

Practical Solutions Categories

Built environment

Health and well-being

Land and nature stewardship