Matilda van den Bosch

Matilda van den Bosch is a medical doctor and interdisciplinary researcher working towards an understanding of health as the capacity of people and ecosystems to thrive together. For more than 15 years, she has studied how urban green and blue spaces, forests, and ecosystem services can support human wellbeing, resilience, and planetary health. Her research has influenced both local and international policies supporting the implementation of nature-based solutions to improve human health. Currently, she studies how nature-based therapies and urban nature interventions can strengthen individual and community resilience while also addressing climate change, mental health, and environmental justice. In 2025, she was recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher, reflecting the global influence of her work.