Ecotherapy is pretty much what it sounds like encompassing activities, whether gardening, walking and exercise, or prolonged periods in wilderness. They are all united by the concept that exposure to nature will improve our wellbeing and healthy living.

A guest blog by Adam Vaughan. Rewilding and climate change experts came together at a conference in Gateshead to mark this year’s World Environment Day.

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An initiative to support the survival of struggling pollinating insect populations, such as butterflies and bees, has been launched at The North East BIC on the first day of Spring.

Rewilding will be discussed and explored to celebrate the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) World Environment Day on 5 June 2019 at a rewilding conference in Gateshead.

Businesses in the North East are preparing to welcome leading naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham to discuss rewilding at a conference on 18 September. Delegates will hear about the latest thinking in rewilding and nature conservation, the principle of reinstating natural processes and missing species, and explore ways businesses can support this important work while identifying opportunities.

By Sharon Lashley. This afternoon I decided to set myself a single use plastic challenge in advance of my annual sign up to the Marine Conservation Society #GoPlasticFree July campaign.

Climate Action North held a conference addressing plastic pollution in Sunderland as part of World Environment Day on 5 June. Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats we face, and the event gave the opportunity to share ideas on ways to reduce the use of plastic and, in particular, single use plastic.