The Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) released a study in April 2016 – The Health and Social Benefits of Nature and Biodiversity Protection – detailing the various ways that nature contributes to our well-being. Exploring a variety of topics such as air quality, noise mitigation, outdoor recreation, social benefits and more, the study presents many perspectives on the importance of nature in our lives. The study recommends implementing government policies that encourage biodiversity and the protection of natural space as a potential solution to growing health and wellness problems in the EU.
