160 likes | 271 Views
Preserving Nature for both conservation and Human Health Outcomes Session 0736 Room 402B Healthy Parks Healthy People. Caring for Country. Declaration of National Parks- Healthy Parks Healthy People philosophy. The start was simple- the brand. People feel better in nature.
E N D
Preserving Nature for both conservation and Human Health OutcomesSession 0736 Room 402BHealthy Parks Healthy People
Declaration of National Parks- Healthy Parks Healthy People philosophy
Helping governments understand why spend money on managing and protecting parks
www.hphpcentral.com Primary communication tool for HPHP world- wide Over 250 members
Healthy Parks Healthy People in Parks Victoria and adopted internationally
Protecting the Earth’s two most important assets Nature and Humanity
Speakers today Mr RatuAiseaKatonovere Ms Diana Allen- US National Parks Service Dr Yam Malla- IUCN Nepal Mr Gi Ho Do- KNPS
What do you need to mainstream Healthy Parks Healthy People in your organisation/ country • Getting your organisation involved with HPHP (information, communication and education materials, case studies, endorsement from global bodies etc) • Partnerships and Community (how to reach target communities, who to partner with, what sectors might be interested, how communities benefit) • Research (developing a link between current health issues and how nature can assist in prevention, developing a research agenda, engaging with universities) • Resources and skills
IUCN Motion #046 Healthy Parks Healthy People Recommends IUCN to adopt the Healthy Parks Healthy People philosophy to protect the earth’s two most important assets – nature and people and to: Understand and strengthen the connection…….. Collaborate with WHO and others to facilitate and advance the health and vitality of the world’s parks and communities. Undertake research……… Implement initiatives…… Forge partnerships and alliances……. Adopt the Healthy Parks Healthy People philosophy.