Exploring connections among nature, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health and well-being: Opportunities to enhance health and biodiversity conservation

• Published in: Ecosystem services Vol. 12; pp. 1 - 15
• Main Authors: Sandifer, Paul A., Sutton-Grier, Ariana E., Ward, Bethney P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2015
• Subjects: Biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; climate change; Conservation; Ecosystem service; ecosystem services; ecosystems; Human health; humans; issues and policy; land use; Nature; planning; Policy; population growth; respiratory tract diseases; Nature; Policy; Human health; Biodiversity; Ecosystem service; Conservation

We are at a key juncture in history where biodiversity loss is occurring daily and accelerating in the face of population growth, climate change, and rampant development. Simultaneously, we are just beginning to appreciate the wealth of human health benefits that stem from experiencing nature and bi...