Wellbeing

'Investing in a healthy environment is about the smartest thing we can do.'

GDP does not distinguish between economic activity that adds to social and environmental well-being and economic activity that destroys it.

Our relationship with nature has emerged as one of the most valuable sources of resilience and pleasure during lockdown.

Sam Lee, The Nest Collective and Friends of the Earth announce a series of Nature Immersion Walks

Commuting by foot or bike has been linked to a decreased incidence of heart attacks in both men and women.

'It feels urgent to be swimming now, in this smoky, impossible lake: not only to enjoy this world while it still exists as it is, but to face the reality of what is happening.'

New report reveals that prescribing nature is excellent value for money.

This week the heads of state of the economies that comprise the Group of 7 gather in France to discuss the critical issues of our time – with the stated focus of fighting inequality.

More than 200 experts use Europe Day to call for systemic changes to deal with the climate crisis, species extinction and inequality

Programme of 'river remedies' led to increased wellbeing among vulnerable adults and teenagers.

Compassionate Communities programme prompts fourteen percent reduction in emergency admission to hospital in Frome, Somerset.

The Summer Camp held by The Resurgence Trust - publisher of The Ecologist - is taking place from 13 July 2018. Speakers will discuss our search for personal wellbeing - and also how to create a society that holds and helps each of its members reach their potential. GREG NEALE reports

The endless stream of adverts, arguments and antagonism on social media must have an impact on our wellbeing. But what can we do? Natural Happiness author ALAN HEEKS explores how a potent mix of creativity, spirituality and time in nature can bring connection, inspiration and better health

The modern era of shining iPhone screens, zero hour contracts, the threat of nuclear armageddon and continued global poverty can challenge your personal resilience. JACK ALEXANDER reports how the author Alan Heeks has turned to nature and to dreams to restore our strength and vitality

Labour party leader, Jeremy Corbyn - who said he'd never give up his allotment, whatever the outcome of the recent UK elections - knows it and so do the millions of gardeners, growers and allotmenteers who've found a deeper relationship with their own patch of land. HARRIET GRIFFEY discovers the healing power of that relationship as described in a beautifully written new memoir

The sonic backdrop to our lives is increasingly one of unwanted technospheric noise, writes Paul Mobbs. And as it eclipses the sounds of nature, it's taking its toll on our health, wellbeing and quality of life. So as well as campaigning for more trees, and quieter cars, trucks and aircraft, what's to be done? Let us seek out calm moments of quiet tranquillity - and listen to the birds.

Experts from across the continent attending the Sustainable and Healthy New Towns Conference in Barking have concluded what's good for the environment is good for people too.

Resurgence & Ecologist presents the annual Festival of Wellbeing, 10th and 11th October. A weekend of talks and workshops designed to explore wellbeing, happiness and sustainability.

A transformative, progressive political agenda focused on human wellbeing has morphed into a new form of behavioral management, writes William Davies. Happiness itself has been packaged, commoditised and put to the service of capital - and if you haven't got it, the Happy New World has no place for you.

Ayurvedic practitioner Sebastian Pole of Pukka Herbs looks at the role of plants in the history of medicine and why reconnecting with natural food is essential to our health. With the explosion of system-wide health disorders, its time to take a more holistic approach to wellbeing.

The massive concentration of economic resources in the hands of a few people presents a significant threat to democracy and wellbeing. Mark Goldring, Chief Executive of Oxfam GB, calls for a more progressive agenda for the redistribution of wealth.

The Apricot Centre in Essex is a unique project that uses organic horticulture and animal husbandry to heal, inspire and educate children from diverse backgrounds, and kindle love for the natural world, writes Martin Large. Now it's expanding to Devon, to establish a second, much larger biodynamic smallholding near Totnes and Dartington.

“Wellbeing is a very big and beautiful concept; its personal wellbeing, its social wellbeing, its community wellbeing, and it is also wellbeing of our planet earth. So, wellbeing is a big and holistic vision”