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INSTITUTE AREAS OF FOCUS
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Prescribing public lands for health.
The Institute supports a coalition of public lands managers, healthcare providers, and community leaders that collaboratively utilize parks and public spaces as healthcare solutions. These pioneers prevent lifestyle diseases like obesity and heart disease, connect families to nature, and promote the health of parks as relevant to human health. Learn more >
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Serving local, sustainable food in America’s most treasured places.
Around the country, parks are electing to serve locally—and sustainably—produced food in their dining halls. These healthy, environmentally friendly menu options support park missions to protect natural and cultural resources. In turn, park purchasing supports local food economies and drives a demand for quality food. Learn more >
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Building responsible tourism economies to support communities internationally.
From constructing greener infrastructure to promoting markets for local goods and services, the Institute incubates innovative solutions that leverage tourism for sustainable development. Around the globe, this social entrepreneurship supports conservation efforts while bolstering local economies. Learn more >
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Best practices for rapid climate change education in parks.
Parks and protected areas house flourishing ecosystems and that can be tapped as resources for education and action on climate change. Climate in the Parks highlights best practices and tools to support park system administrators, program managers, and park partners in their pivotal role as public educators. Learn more >
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