Tiny forests, big impact: What is a microforest and how does it help people?
What if a tennis court-sized patch of trees could cool your neighborhood, boost biodiversity, and support your mental health—all at once? Discover the surprising power of microforests and how these miniature ecosystems are transforming cities like Luxembourg, one tree at a time.
Planetary Health: What’s good for nature, is good for us
How connected are our health and the planet’s health? Planetary Health is a growing movement that acknowledges this deep relationship, showing how nature’s health directly affects our well-being. By restoring ecosystems and rethinking our relationship with the environment, we don’t just protect nature—we create healthier, more resilient communities for ourselves and future generations.
How to Bring Nature into Schools
Nature isn’t just a playground—it’s a powerful teacher. Research shows that integrating nature into schools enhances emotional well-being, cognitive development, and even academic performance. From biophilic design to outdoor classrooms, this article explores practical ways educators can bring the benefits of the natural world into everyday learning.
In conversation with Dr. Qing Li
For deeper learning about the research and practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest immersion, UNature spoke with Dr. Qing Li. For the last 20 years, Dr. Li has studied the effect of forest environments on human health. Today, he is considered one of the world's leading experts in forest medicine.
Unstructured Play in Nature — the Antidote to Youth Anxiety?
Persistent anxiety can wreak havoc on developing brains, and overstimulating digital environments make matters worse. But there’s a nonpharmalogical antidote that provides an easy outlet for anxious thoughts: Nature.
Nature-Inspired Solutions for the Youth Depression Crisis
Many parents and educators are struggling to find ways to support a growing number of children and youth with depression. Nature immersion is gaining attention as an accessible and affordable prevention-intervention method.
Nature’s Impact: Spotlight on Youth Mental Health
New research reveals that 1 in 2 people worldwide will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime, with the peak of onset at just 15 years old. As the global mental health crisis continues to impact young people, emerging evidence shows that nature can be an affordable and accessible solution.
Nature's Impact: Spotlight on Childhood Mental Health
Are today’s children losing their connection to nature, and what does that mean for their mental health? This article uncovers the impact of this growing disconnection and explores how nature-based environments can help restore well-being, boost confidence, and reduce stress in young minds.
Nature-Based Urban Planning: A European Health Imperative?
By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will reside in urban areas, according to the United Nations. How can we make our future cities more liveable? We spoke with six experts in the fields of urban forestry, green architecture, and outdoor education to find out the answer.
Can Nature Tame the Burnout Pandemic? The science says yes.
Virginie Wagnon describes her burnout as “a descent into hell.” A successful Head of Unit for a European institution in Luxembourg, she was often sought out as a solutions person, and had gained the trust of her reports and superiors.