Social inclusion, green spaces and community led social change, with guests Nyma Haqqani and Paul Ely

Urban greenspaces not only have environmental benefits, but they also have social benefits. They are spaces that bring communities together and contribute to mental health and wellbeing. While these spaces are important and, on the surface, seem to be accessible to all, research by former MSc Global Prosperity student Nyma Haqqani shows that these spaces are in fact inaccessible to ethnic minority groups. How do we achieve environmental equity for all and contribute to the creation and promotion of socially sustainable cities? Nyma Haqqani (Social Consultant and MSc Global Prosperity alumni) and Paul Ely (Trustee for the National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces) join this conversation about urban greenspaces and community-led approaches to social inclusion.