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Environment
HEAL understands the importance of the relationship between the people and their land
Our societies are complex and interrelated. Health cannot be separated from other goals. The inextricable links between people and their environment constitutes the basis for a socio-ecological approach to health. The overall guiding principle for the world, nations, regions and communities alike, is the need to encourage reciprocal maintenance – to take care of each other, our communities and our natural environment. The conversation of natural resources throughout the world should be emphasized as a global responsibility.read more… Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, 1986
Healthy sustainable communities are not possible without clean air, clean water, and land on which to grow food, live and enjoy outdoor activities. Urban areas need green space. Farmers need viable, arable land on which to produce our food. And Local Matters! We need to be able to produce, process and consume as much locally as we can. For some ideas about how you can effect positive change in our personal environment, grow ‘green’, ‘green up’ your home or business, and generally do good things to reduce harm to your environment check out the following articles and our resources: