Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown

Director GSDUK research consultancy design | health & well-being | public health | workplace | aged care | sensory gardens | dementia | stress | people | planet

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

Delighted to share that our new book Kia Whakanuia Te Whenua is shortlisted for the New Zealand Heritage Literary Awards 2021. Proud to be a contributing author to this Māori-led visionary piece. #people #place #landscape #whenua

[ISUH @IS_UrbanHealth]

Theme 4 at ICUH 2026: Mental Health, Social Connection, and Belonging.

Safety, dignity, belonging in cities. One week left – deadline May 17.

→ https://t.co/OkWNlIs0jf

#ICUH2026 #UrbanHealth #MentalHealth @TecdeMonterrey @UNHABITAT @WHO @ebkent

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

Trees are the answer. We ask the which tree for which place questions.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Science has now confirmed what anyone who has ever sought shade under a tree on a scorching day already instinctively knew: trees are nature’s ultimate air conditioners.

A single mature tree can release up to 380 liters of water vapor into the atmosphere every day through a process called evapotranspiration. Water drawn up from the roots travels through the trunk and evaporates from the leaves, quietly absorbing heat and cooling the surrounding air in the process.

The scale of this natural cooling is astonishing. According to environmental researchers, one large tree can produce a cooling effect equivalent to running five to ten air conditioners continuously for 20 hours — every single day. It does this silently, without using any electricity, without making any noise, and without emitting a single gram of carbon.

Every tree standing on a hot afternoon is essentially a free, self-powered, zero-emission cooling system that has been working since the day it was planted. Every tree we cut down removes that powerful natural cooling forever. Every tree we plant adds it back.

Nature really did build the perfect climate control system long before we ever invented one.

[Tangwa Abilu.🌿🌏🌾🍀🍃.SDG's. @AbiluTangwa]

Forests stabilize climate better than any tech we’ve invented. Protecting existing forests is 8–12× more effective at carbon storage than planting new ones. The cheapest carbon capture device already exists,it’s called a tree. Prioritize protection now.Our future depends on it

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

@UNHABITAT Thanks for sharing. Landscape architects use this plus local data to address urban health, create liveable places for people, boost livelihoods. Trees are the answer to so many challenges, yet too often demonised as messy or taking up space for cars or buildings! @IntFedLandArch

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

@AbiluTangwa 10

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

@UNEP Yes! This is why @IntFedLandArch developed the Urban Health Working Programme, to leverage ecological health to enhance our health & wellbeing. I co-lead a team of researchers and practitioners dedicated to nature based solutions. Find out more [email protected]

[UN Climate Change @UNFCCC]

Resilience is what enables people and nature to bounce back from crises: the forest that regrows after fire, the coral reef that resists bleaching, the harvest that survives drought, and the solidarity among countries.

#ClimateAction

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

We design socially inclusive public spaces, to give older women somewhere to go, to connect with others. Public space is not just for one demographic

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Violence doesn’t end with age.
Women aged 60+ also face partner violence.

Too often, it turns into control, neglect, or isolation from others.

🗣️ Speak out
❤️‍🩹 Provide age-inclusive, survivor-centred care
📊 Include older women in data, policy, and services

There’s no age limit to safety and dignity.
Open the door to dignity, equality and inclusion https://t.co/FfbaM6ZFWQ

#EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

[UN Development @UNDP]

The climate crisis is a health crisis.

From rising temperatures to infectious disease outbreaks, the impacts on human health are clear.

Learn why it’s critical to address climate change as a public health priority: https://t.co/GRZhzSekUZ

#COP30

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

@KulikovUNIATF @MarieSpreckley @JeremyFarrar @francelletti @johanna_ralston @WorldObesity @CSchildobesity @ObesityAction @OPENObesity @LPOClivehealthy @ObesityAdvocacy Which tracks alongside declines in EYE and school green space, and in outdoor play from home, whether at home or nearby

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

@KensingtonRoyal Love that you are supporting this initiative! Our restorative sensory Wellbeing Gardens start with planting for butterflies 🦋

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

@OrganicTannery @andyrumming How do we plan for future on the farm when we have no concept of what’s coming? Do we stockpile water, and stock feed, or build flood protection? Urban meets rural quite quickly!

[Dr Elaine Cox 🍃 💚 🍃🌽🥬🐦‍⬛🐌🇬🇧 @ElaineCox11]

Less than a third of adult voters believe the Government is taking the nature crisis seriously enough (26%), is listening to local people in planning decisions (24%) and is achieving success in expanding nature-rich habitats (24%) #NotGoodEnough
https://t.co/Ob8DsxQH7k

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

@TheKingsFund Make quality green space accessible to all, within walking distance of home, school & shops/church/cultural centres. The 300,30,3 rule needs to be applied, with parents and carers supported to ‘let go’, to let their children play, explore, experiment. Contact me for details how.

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

@DrTedros Thank goodness! As isolation and disconnection increase alongside digitisation of the economy, social connection will become increasingly apparent as a determinant of health.

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

See you there?!

[ISUH @IS_UrbanHealth]

This is the last week to submit for #ICUH25!

Our leading global event on #urban #health returns for its 21st edition:

From #equity to #climate, urban to #planetary health — bring your ideas to a global stage!

Submit before June 1: https://t.co/vy1ADfxO0e

#UrbanHealth

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

“A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It's where the rich ride public transportation.” – Former Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa (@EnriquePenalosa)

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

@Shitlawns That both images ‘sell’ is a major issue for human and ecological health and wellbeing. Both also impact economies but the manufacturers and providers are still thinking short term gain, ignoring long term pain.

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

@DrMariaNeira @WHO It’s unsurprising when surrounded by plastic. From ‘grass’ to ‘plants’ , clothes to food wrap, we chose to live cheaply /conveniently. Now we must choose to live with (real) nature, as the public health initiative of all time 🌼@IS_UrbanHealth

[Greenstone Design Dr Gayle Souter-Brown @Gayle_GSB]

Healthy land & water support & sustain healthy urban & rural communities. Environmental protections are put in place to support enduring, profitable economies. Stop destroying NZ’s freshwater protections #joinedupthinking https://t.co/PP4VEddWU9 # via @Forest_and_Bird