Anne Cleary – The Conversation

Brisbane’s South Bank parkland isn’t exactly getting out in the wild, but experiences of urban nature are important for building people’s connection to all living things. Anne Cleary

November 29, 2018

Why daily doses of nature in the city matter for people and the planet

Anne Cleary, Griffith University

Moves to connect people with nature for both the conservation and health benefits point to the need for people to experience nature as they find it in the city, rather than only out in natural areas.

It’s now possible to experience virtual walks through nature – like this video, for example – but can that ever match the real thing? Video screenshot, sounds from the core/YouTube

October 31, 2017

Can virtual nature and poo transplants solve city dwellers’ health problems?

Anne Cleary, Griffith University and Dave Kendal, The University of Melbourne

Faecal transplants and virtual nature are technological solutions to ‘nature deficit disorder’ from urban living. Such ‘quick fixes’ offer some benefits, but are no substitute for the real thing.

Providing green space can deliver health, social and environmental benefits for all urban residents – few other public health interventions can achieve all of this. Anne Cleary

May 25, 2017

Green space – how much is enough, and what’s the best way to deliver it?

Anne Cleary, Griffith University and Ruth Hunter, Queen's University Belfast

Urban green spaces are most effective at delivering their full range of health, social and environmental benefits when physical improvement of the space is coupled with social engagement.

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