We are thrilled to announce a landmark moment for the RECETAS project: our very first doctoral dissertation defense! Annika Kolster, MD (University of Helsinki), publicly defended her groundbreaking thesis: « Supporting Health and Wellbeing Through...

The IV Global Summit on Science, Nature and Health, held April 15–17, 2026, brought together over 1,000 participants from 78 countries to explore the transformative potential of nature-based health. As a landmark event, the Summit featured leading...

Social Prescribing Day 2026 was a momentous occasion, celebrated by RECETAS teams across the globe with events that highlighted the transformative power of nature-based social prescribing (NBSP). From documentary screenings to inspiring...

Loneliness, social inactivity, and social isolation are often used interchangeably, but our new study, published in Experimental Gerontology, reveals that these experiences only partially overlap among older adults in assisted living facilities....

Loneliness is a public health crisis, but what if the solution lies in nature? The Friends in Nature model, developed by the RECETAS PROJECT uses Nature-Based Social Prescribing (NBSP) to reduce loneliness and support wellbeing through shared...

On March 19, 2026, a day of inspiration and transformation at the 2nd Social Prescribing Conference in El Prat de Llobregat, where over 250 participants (professionals, facilitators, researchers, and citizens) shared experiences, data, and...

A new systematic literature review published in BMC Primary Care "Systematic literature review of economic studies on nature-based social prescribing for health improvement" sheds light on the health and economic impacts of Nature-Based Social...

On 25 February, the RECETAS Project will host a special public event in Barcelona as part of the Barcelona World Capital of Architecture programme. The evening will feature the premiere of the RECETAS documentary Connection Is in Our Nature,...

The RECETAS research team at UMIT Tirol University (Austria) made a strong contribution to ISPOR Europe 2025 in Glasgow, presenting two systematic-review posters focused on the health impacts of loneliness and social isolation. One poster...

At the 21st International Conference on Urban Health in Wellington in November 2025, the Melbourne-based RECETAS team at RMIT University showcased how nature, community connection, and co-design can reshape the health of urban environments. Their...

Get to know the members of the RECETAS team, at Charles University Prague, Dr. Alzbeta Bartova develops innovative interventions that connect older adults to community and wellbeing through social prescribing. Can you introduce yourself and the...

Connection Is In Our Nature, a documentary to tells the story of humans, loneliness, social prescribing, and nature as a healer. Follow study participants and H2020 project RECETAS researchers as we confront loneliness and the healing power of...

At the European Public Health Conference (EPH2025) in Helsinki, the RECETAS Project actively contributed to key discussions on nature-based interventions, mental health, social prescribing, and loneliness,...

On 6 November 2025, the RECETAS project team in Marseille brought together professionals from the fields of health, social work, sport, environment and biodiversity, as well as researchers, urban planners, and local stakeholders, to highlight the...

On 10th October 2025, in Prague, at the occasion of this year’s World Mental Health Day, experts, researchers, and stakeholders gathered to discuss how mental health can be supported through community, nature, and innovative care models. The event...

From 20 to 26 October 2025, Healing Arts Barcelona brought together global leaders and practitioners in arts, health, and public policy for a series of events and activities. Professor Laura Coll Planas, principal investigator of the RECETAS...

RMIT researchers Dr Nerkez Opacin, Dr Nicholas Hill, Professor Sarah Bekessy, and Professor Katherine Johnson, together with collaborators Ian Seal (Many Coloured Sky) and Professor Jill Litt (ISGlobal), have co-authored a new book chapter in...

10 October 2025, on World Mental Health Day, the Melbourne team of the RECETAS Project hosted a vibrant celebration of community-led approaches to mental health and social connection. The event brought together researchers, practitioners,...

Join the RESONATE Global Spotlight Series How can nature-based interventions promote health, connection, and equity across diverse communities in Latin America? In regions where social, ecological, and health inequalities exist, innovative...

On 7 October 2025, as part of World Mental Health Day week, the RECETAS team in Barcelona gathered Catalan and international experts to explore how nature and social connection can work together to combat loneliness and build healthier, more...

Government Council Award for Seniors and Population Ageing 2025 At the Active Ageing Forum 2025, Associate Professor Iva Holmerová, MD, Ph.D., was awarded the Government Council Award for Seniors and Population Ageing in the category Professional...

The Vanhustyön keskusliitto is hosting a webinar exploring how nature-based experiences can help reduce loneliness among older adults living in service residences and housing units. This webinar is part of Older Persons’ Week and the RECETAS...