Nature based interventions for improving health and well-being

Project Information

NATURELAB

Grant agreement ID: 101083857

DOI

10.3030/101083857

EC signature date 3 May 2023

Start date 1 June 2023

End date 30 November 2027

Funded under

• Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

Total cost

€ 5 839 880,20

EU contribution

€ 5 839 379,50

Coordinated by

LABORATORIO NACIONAL DE ENGENHARIA CIVIL
Portugal

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Deliverables

Documents, reports (7)

Classification framework of Nature Connections activities with therapeutic potential

This deliverable presents the classification framework of nature connections activities with therapeutic potential at each experimental site.

Delineation of a proof-of-concept process for NBT uptake in each country

This deliverable presents the proof-of-concept process for NBT uptake in each country involved in NATURELAB.

Framework of key indicators to assess and categorize different types of nature spaces and their impact for therapeutic indications

This deliverable presents the framework of the key indicators to assess and categorize different types of natural spaces and their impact on therapeutic indications.

Definition of the components of Nature-based Therapies

This deliverable presents the components of Nature-based Therapies that will be used in the therapeutic programmes.

Outline for Nature-based Therapists’ training_v1

This deliverable presents the outline for the training for Nature-based Therapists.

Stakeholders mapping, engagement, and outreach activities_v2

This deliverable presents the stakeholder mapping of the national key players in the private and public healthcare systems and NBT, engagement strategies and outreach activities by month 18.

Stakeholders mapping, engagement, and outreach activities_v1

This deliverable presents the stakeholder mapping of the national key players in the private and public healthcare systems and NBT, engagement strategies and outreach activities by month 12.

Data Management Plan (1)

Development and update Data Management Plan_v1

This deliverable presents the development of NATURELAB'S Data Management Plan at month 6.

Websites, patent fillings, videos etc. (1)

NATURELAB website

The deliverable presents the structure and content of NATURELAB'S the project website.

Publications

Peer reviewed articles (1)

Enhancing health and well-being through horticultural therapy: a multidimensional approach for climate refugees in Peru

Author(s): D. Silva-Rodríguez, M. de Szyszlo
Published in: Acta Horticulturae, 2026, ISSN 0567-7572
Publisher: International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
DOI: 10.17660/ACTAHORTIC.2026.1459.4

Conference proceedings (16)

NATURELAB assessment model: a pilot framework for evaluating the impact of nature-based interventions and nature qualities on health and well-being

Author(s): Rebelo, M.; Barbosa, A.E.; Finkhauser, M.; Muehlan, H.; Schmidt-Schuchert, S.; Bik-Multanowska, K.; Hanssen, R.; Zhao, Y.; Woodward, A.; Meier zu Biesen, C.; Margaritis, V.; Silva-Rodriguez, D.; de Szyszlo, M.
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21623736

Healing gardens within NATURELAB case study: Puericultorio Pérez Araníbar (Lima, Peru)

Author(s): Silva-Rodríguez, D., de Szyszlo, M.
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21535653

CONNECTING WATER, BIODIVERSITY AND CULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SERVICES – RESEARCH AND PRACTICE

Author(s): Barbosa, A. E., Branco, A., Canastra, F.
Published in: 2025
Publisher: IAHR
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.15727901

NatureLab approach: Defining components and methodologies for nature-based therapies

Author(s): Gesse, A., Harper, N., Ferraro, R., Silva-Rodriguez Bonazzi, D.
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21509011

Promoting civil society awareness of nature's potential for health and well-being: Preliminary results from a case study in Portugal

Author(s): Barbosa, A. E., Rebelo, M., Barata, J., Fernandes, A.
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21477817

Methodologies for Environmental Sound Assessment: Characterisation and Measurement Approaches at Six ES Sites in Portugal

Author(s): Antunes, S.
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21626783

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO HARMONISE WATER, NATURE AND SOCIETY

Author(s): Barbosa, Ana Estela; Rebelo, Margarida
Published in: 2025
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.15729226

Perspectives on the integration of nature-based therapies in the Peruvian health system

Author(s): Heise Vigil, N.M.; Viacava Pimentel, V.; Meier zu Biesen, C.; Woodward, A.
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21626397

Towards Human Health, Well-Being and Sustainability: Establishing and Testing a Key Indicators Framework Tailored for Different Types of Green Spaces

Author(s): Finkhäuser, M., Muehlan, H. e Schmidt, S., Fernandes, J., Barbosa, A.E., Cardoso, A., Santos, A., Antunes, S., Schultner, J. & Veldhuijzen, P.
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21623371

MULTI-SITE ECONOMIC EVALUATION FRAMEWORK FOR NATURE - BASED INTERVENTIONS: THE NATURELAB PROTOCOL

Author(s): Pinar CAKIROGLU
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21626527

The Importance of Assessing Air Quality in Nature -Based Solutions with a Focus on Health and Well -Being

Author(s): Barbosa, A.E.; Muehlan, H.; Schmidt, S.
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21477581

NATURELAB International Workshop I - Book of Proceedings

Author(s): Ana Estela Barbosa; Margarida Rebelo
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.34638/8ZET-1N47

Daylight and solar radiation on-site evaluation in the scope of NATURELAB project

Author(s): Santos, A.
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21510878

Nature-based interventions for mental health: A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in a community horticultural garden in Amsterdam

Author(s): Rebelo, M., Barbosa, A. E., Finkhäuser, M., Muehlan, H., Schmidt-Schuchert, S., Bik-Multanowska, K., Hanssen, R., Zhao, Y., Woodward, A., Meier zu Biesen, C., Margaritis, V., Silva-Rodriguez, D., de Szyszlo, M.
Published in: 2026
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21511686

Indicators to Assess Sustainable and Climate Resilient Water Management In Urban Natural Spaces.

Author(s): Cardoso, M. A., Fernandes, J.N., Barbosa, A.E.
Publisher: LNEC
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21623106

NATURELAB approach to Nature Based Solutions & Resilient Communities

Author(s): Barbosa A.E.; Rebelo, M.
Published in: 2023
Publisher: H2020 CLEVER CITIES
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.12685.10724

Thesis and dissertations (1)

Instrument Development for Measuring Perceived Sensory Dimensions in Green Spaces

Author(s): Hillenhagen, Anna
Published in: 2026
Publisher: University of Greifswald

Monographic books (2)

A água sustenta e é sustentada pela natureza & biodiversidade e por todos nós

Author(s): Barbosa, A. E.
Published in: 2025, ISBN 978-989-8509-40-6
Publisher: APRH

A água sustenta e é sustentada pela natureza & biodiversidade e por todos nós

Author(s): Ana Estela Barbosa
Published in: 2025
Publisher: APRH

Book chapters (2)

Elementos azuis e verdes na promoção da saúde e bem-estar físico, emocional e social

Author(s): Margarida Rebelo
Published in: 2025
Publisher: APRH
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.21498514

NATURELAB - Soluções baseadas na natureza para a melhoria da saúde e bem-estar e resiliência do território face a eventos climáticos extremos

Author(s): Barbosa, A. E.; Rebelo, M.
Published in: Natureza, clima e saúde pública, 2025, ISBN 978-65-6103-027-4
Publisher: Editora dos Editores