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Come and learn more from the work that Dr. Lee has done on advancing inclusion and mental health through outdoor play. This project celebrates a decade’s worth of global evidence on active outdoor play and includes an exploration of the relationships between active outdoor play and climate change, nature and the environment, education and learning, community and human connection, movement behaviours, health and wellbeing, and finally human rights and policy. 

The 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play redefines play as a shared human experience essential to individual and planetary well-being. This presentation will highlight how the updated Statement expands the focus beyond children to embrace people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Grounded in current evidence, it emphasizes the role of inclusive outdoor environments in fostering belonging, resilience, and mental health in a changing climate. Key themes include equitable access to nature, reducing barriers for marginalized populations, and integrating mental, social, and spiritual well-being, in addition to physical, as a central outcome of active outdoor play. By connecting health promotion, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion, the Statement provides a roadmap for policymakers, educators, and community leaders to create spaces where everyone can play, connect, and thrive outdoors.

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