IGER is a Canadian research institute dedicated to advancing evidence on the mental health benefits of green exercise. Our work draws on established methodologies and international collaboration, including research links with the University of Essex - global leaders in the field.

Canada faces rising mental health challenges, physical inactivity, and unequal access to nature. IGER’s research priorities include:

• Investigating the role of green exercise in protecting and enhancing population mental health, and
  
  

• Examining the effectiveness of nature-based interventions in the treatment of mental health conditions.

IGER is committed to producing research that informs policy and practice. Areas of application include:

• Nature-based prescribing initiatives

• Urban and regional planning for active living

• Health system strategy and evaluation

• Community wellbeing programmes

IGER operates with a strong commitment to transparent governance, ethical research practice, and institutional accountability.

IGER welcomes collaboration with:

• Academic institutions

• Public health organisations

• Primary care providers

• Municipal and federal agencies

• Community organisations

• Environmental NGOs