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Interview with Dr Najma Mohamed of the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre

Dr Najma Mohamed is Head of Nature-Based Solutions at the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) at the University of Cambridge. Dr Mohamed delivered a keynote at this year’s ACCESS Annual Assembly 2025 on ‘Putting People at the Heart of Place-Sensitive Just Transitions‘. We interviewed her afterwards, asking about her academic journey, […]


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Exploring the nurturing effects of nature on mental health

“Growing urbanization is a threat to both mental health and biodiversity. The UN estimates that almost 70% of people will live in urban areas by 2050, so action is needed to reduce future risks to both people and nature. Urban nature-based solutions, such as planting street trees or creating parks, might be a preventive measure […]


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