Monthly Archives: March 2017

Green care for mental health – new report on best practices in social prescribing

Copyright: Natural England/Robin Chittenden We all know that spending time in nature is good for our minds and our bodies. There is now a plethora of research on the links between natural environments and human health (Defra recently published an evidence statement providing

March 31st, 2017|External reports|

Valuing the nature of the Somerset Levels and Moors for the future

The Somerset Levels and Moors are the UK’s largest wetland area at over 650 km2. They are known globally for their iconic pastoral farming landscape, spectacular birdlife and significant archaeological remains. Such characteristics make the area an attractive place to live, work and bring up

March 22nd, 2017|Science|

The future of environmental policy after Brexit – Summary report now available

Ece Ozdemiroglu, founding member of the UKNEE and NCI Steering Group member, addresses attendees at the event To uphold the proud tradition of evidence based policy in the UK is a challenge. And we will be stronger if we provide policy options, not

March 9th, 2017|NCI event|