Our health and wellbeing are closely connected to the environment around us. Clean air and water, access to green spaces, healthy food and a stable climate all support healthy communities, while changes to our environment can create new challenges for our health and wellbeing.

Climate change can affect health in many ways, including through extreme heat, flooding, air pollution, changes in food and water security, and impacts on our mental wellbeing. At the same time, protecting and restoring nature can bring benefits for both the environment and our health — from providing places to exercise and connect with nature to helping create healthier, more resilient communities.

There are many ways we can support both our own health and the health of the environment, from spending time in nature and choosing active travel to improving our local environment and taking steps to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate.

Below, you’ll find useful organisations, advice and sources of support to help you understand the connections between health, nature and climate change, and discover practical ways to support healthier people and a healthier environment.