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Alba Segura

Alba Segura

Technician in the environmental education and volunteering area at the Emys Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to nature conservation, particularly wetland areas and the European pond turtle.

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Nature and Childhood: Nature Conservation as an Asset for Health and the Fulfillment of Children's Rights

The natural environment and environmental factors are key aspects for improving health, which must be promoted and ensured for both personal enjoyment and that of future generations.

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Europe’s economy and wellbeing of its citizens depend crucially on a healthy and resilient natural environment, a stable climate and long-term sustainable use of resources. As Europe’s new policy cycle begins, Commission President-elect’s political guidelines and mission letters to future Commissioners reaffirm the course towards sustainability, while adding extra focus on competitiveness and security to boost Europe’s resilience to current and future crises.  

The natural environment and environmental factors are key aspects for improving health, which must be promoted and ensured for both personal enjoyment and that of future generations.