2026

Researchers from the University of Oxford and KNUST explored how residents across eight Kumasi communities value urban nature and the benefits it provides.

Residents highlighted diverse contributions to wellbeing, including shade and climate protection, food and medicine, spaces for relaxation and social connection, cultural identity, learning and spiritual wellbeing. The findings demonstrate that even small areas of everyday nature can provide multiple benefits, while highlighting the importance of protecting and expanding green spaces within neighbourhoods.

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Urban nature and wellbeing in the ‘Garden City of West Africa’ Kumasi, Ghana

Closing the research loop: the importance of sharing findings with communities

Human health and wellbeing

Exploring, understanding, and determining those aspects of nature which directly contribute to improvements in physical and mental health and wellbeing.