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Matilda van den Bosch

Senior Researcher | European Forest Institute - Biocities Facility Barcelona, Spain

Biography

Senior Researcher for EFI's Biocities Facility and at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, former medical doctor turned to research, pioneer in the research field of nature and public health, leader on the topic of interactions between urban greenspaces and human health.

Sessions

10:35h

Thematic Keynote | SMART CITY EXPO

The Benefits of Green Urban Areas on Human Health

Matilda van den Bosch European Forest Institute - Biocities Facility Senior Researcher Speaker

Michael Lake Leading Cities President and CEO Moderator

#Biodiversity & Urban Ecosystem Balance, #Green Spaces, #Urban Resilience, #Wellbeing

2025-11-04 10:35 2025-11-04 10:55 Europe/Madrid The Benefits of Green Urban Areas on Human Health

Cities face unprecedented challenges: environmental degradation, climate change, and chronic health issues. Urban nature improves health and wellbeing. This presentation highlights global evidence, pathways, and synergies between environmental and human health goals, showing how nature can support healthier, more resilient urban communities.

Stage: Clean Cities

Tue 4 10:35h - 10:55h Stage: Clean Cities All Passes