Naturally Healthy Together

At Nature For Health, we believe that the health of people and nature are inextricably linked. That is why we are committed to two important themes that contribute to a healthier society and a richer nature. In this way, we contribute to a healthcare sector that is more pleasant, affordable and future-proof, while also improving people's living environment.

Theme 1: Strengthening the healing environment for people and nature

The challenges in healthcare are substantial: healthcare costs are rising, the population is aging and the mental health of many people is deteriorating. In addition, the workload among healthcare workers remains high. That is why we want to make a difference with Nature For Health. We focus on greening within healthcare, such as Green Mental Health Care and Green Disability Care. Green environments help both patients and healthcare providers and contribute to a healthier nature. We do this together with partners such as IVN and others.

Theme 2: Using nature for health, and health for nature

People's mental and physical health is deteriorating, while nature is also increasingly under pressure. Every damage to nature affects our health. Fortunately, the good news is that everyone can contribute to recovery. Whether you are in a city or a nature reserve, we can all take care of nature and it takes care of us. In this way, we work together towards a healthier future for people and nature.

What do we stand for?

• We support and stimulate greening of healthcare areas and neighbourhoods. We do this with expertise, knowledge exchange, connecting, communication and innovation.
• We support and stimulate the use of nature in primary care, for people on waiting lists, and for young people, through expertise, knowledge exchange, connecting, communication and innovation.
• We are expanding the NFH community in the field of the positive interaction between health and people and nature, through connection, exchange of knowledge and experience, exchange of visions, and by translating scientific knowledge into policy and practice, and practical knowledge and experience into knowledge and policy.