Publications by authors named "M Nawrath"
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- Evidence shows that spending time in nature can improve health and wellbeing, with nature-based social prescribing (NBSP) linking individuals to community activities in natural settings for mental and physical health benefits.
- The study involved a workshop with health and environmental experts from the UK and Germany, who explored the development and execution of NBSP in different healthcare systems.
- Five key themes emerged for successful NBSP implementation, including capacity building, accessibility, collaboration, standardized practices, and sustainability, along with a discussion of strengths and challenges for each theme.
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- Language plays a crucial role in how people learn about nature, especially in communicating biodiversity to non-experts.
- Scientists use techniques like analogy and narrative to help increase ecological literacy among the public.
- The article develops a framework based on these techniques to analyze how everyday conversations shape people’s understanding of biodiversity, with implications for future research and education in conservation.
Nature-based solutions have gained recognition for their potential to address urban environmental challenges, particularly in rapidly urbanising countries such as China. However, financial and spatial constraints hinder their widespread adoption. Here we explore urban residents' preferences for nature-based solutions targeting stormwater management, urban heat island reduction, and biodiversity support through monetary, time, and space contributions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRobotics and autonomous systems are reshaping the world, changing healthcare, food production and biodiversity management. While they will play a fundamental role in delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals, associated opportunities and threats are yet to be considered systematically. We report on a horizon scan evaluating robotics and autonomous systems impact on all Sustainable Development Goals, involving 102 experts from around the world.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExposure to urban greenspaces promotes a variety of mental health benefits. However, much of the evidence for these benefits is biased towards high-income countries. In contrast, urban areas in low-income settings that have the highest rates of urbanisation remain understudied.
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