26 June 2026

Video: Professor Gert-Jan Pepping on the Ecology of Wellbeing

In this video, Professor Gert-Jan Pepping introduces an ecological approach to health and wellbeing. Rather than seeing wellbeing as something that happens only inside the mind or body, this perspective looks at the relationship between a person and their environment — including nature, movement, community, routines, and the opportunities for action around them. The video…

An Ecological Approach Integrating Brain, Body, and Environment: Action Leads to Adaptation

By Dr Gert-Jan Pepping, Dr Eric Brymer and Dr Peter Le Rossignol Trek2Health Research Team There is now a substantial body of evidence demonstrating that engaging with natural environments can support and enhance human health and wellbeing. Activities such as walking in nature, immersive experiences in natural settings, and sustained engagement with outdoor environments have…