For Ocean-Human Health Literacy with UNESCO IOC OTGA, Europe
I was thrilled to be selected, as one of fifty attendees and the only one from Oceania, to join this thought-provoking UNESCO Ocean Pharmacontamination in the Ocean & One Health course running from Nov. 2025 - Jan. 2026.
With the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, U2025
With Te Au Pūngao Tech and Innovation for Adaptation and STEAMing Ahead, NZ 2025
Blue Tourism Management (& DRR) in the Marlborough Sounds, NZ
With Stuff Express, Marlborough NZ, Climate Action Week Opinion Piece, NZ
One of my recent PGCert.P.R.& T. research reports Released to coincide with the Adaptations Future Conference 2025.
With Stuff Express, Marlborough NZ, Climate Action Week Opinion Piece, NZ
With Stuff Express, Marlborough NZ, Climate Action Week Opinion Piece, NZ
With Stuff Express, Marlborough NZ, Climate Action Week Opinion Piece, NZ
To kick off Climate Action Week Marlborough you can see my opinion piece here.
With Nuria Muñoz, from Habitarmonia Academy, Spain
With Stuff Express, Marlborough NZ, Climate Action Week Opinion Piece, NZ
With Stuff Express, Marlborough NZ, Climate Action Week Opinion Piece, NZ
A Wellbeing and Resilience Conversation following flooding in Spain to acknowledge the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle at the second anniversary.
With Biophilia Society-Living Futures Europe, Italy
Included in the recommended reading list in the first Biophilia Society Locus, 2024 Playbook.
With Renee Patrick, from Intentional Hiking, USA
Giving back on the trail - Creating Awareness and Action.
Reaching new heights With Marc Baumgartner, Mt Everest
A small part of the studio joined his 2024 adventure.
With National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH) Blog, USA
The Art of Nature. Read about nature as muse in the 2024 NOAH blog here.
With Dr Wallace J Nichols, Marine Scientist and Author of Blue Mind, USA
Our 2024 conversation about belonging, biophilia and blue mind.
With Rebecca Walsch, Hike Like a Woman, USA Podcast
Our 2024 conversation about walking, writing and wellbeing..
"Loved hearing the podcast! The idea of bringing nature indoors, and appreciating it in small bits when we are stuck inside really resonates. Thanks...!"
~ podcast listener
Member News - Professional organisations
Member News - Professional organisations
With Recreation Aotearoa, NZ
Member News - Professional organisations
The first Ngā Niho Taniwha Wānanga organized by Recreation Aoteaora, 2023.
With Dr Vanessa Champion, Editor Journal of Biophilic Design, UK
2022 Conversation in living close to the natural world.
With The Journal of Biophilic Design Podcast, UK (about 30 000 subscribers)
With The Journal of Biophilic Design Podcast, UK (about 30 000 subscribers)
EARTH DAY special. Nature's Tonic (2020)
With the current "shelter-in-place" requirements, many people are spending more time walking outside or working in their gardens. Research has shown that contact with nature has a psycho-therapeutic effect. Listen as Debbie discusses wellbeing and mindful nature connection.+
(+Debbie draws from her
EARTH DAY special. Nature's Tonic (2020)
With the current "shelter-in-place" requirements, many people are spending more time walking outside or working in their gardens. Research has shown that contact with nature has a psycho-therapeutic effect. Listen as Debbie discusses wellbeing and mindful nature connection.+
(+Debbie draws from her own experiences and also discusses work by A. Andrews, G. Bratman et al., Q. Li et al., G. Mao et al., B. Park et al., G. Pierce, B. Plotkin and T. Berry, D. Strayer, and E. Wilson)
Design and Creative Non-Fiction
Early, D. A. Are We Just Talking the Talk? (2025) Stuff Express Marlborough (Aotearoa New Zealand)
Early, D. A. How Deep is Your Own Biophilia and How Do You Design for Wellbeing? (2024) in Wellbeing, Journal of Biophilic Design (8th ed.) (UK)
Early, D. A. Forest Bathing with My Clothes On: One Woman's Biophilic Journey of Belonging, Wellbeing and Transformation with a Path towards Adapting to Change (2024) (Aotearoa/New Zealand)
Early, D. A. From the Emerald Isle to the Blue Pacific Continent, (2023) in Blue Mind, Journal of Biophilic Design (6th ed.) (UK)
Early, D. A. Glimpses of Medicinal Botanics. A Journey to Machu Picchu from Puerto Maldonado
(2008; Edited by Upton, M) (USA)
Parks & Rec., Conservation, Travel, Nature Blogs and Newsletters
Early, D.A. Enhancing Blue Economy Tourism Management in the Marlborough Sounds. (2025) (Aotearora/New Zealand)
Early, D. A. The Art of Nature (2024) NOAH (USA)
Early, D. A. Various (2021-2024) (Aotearoa/New Zealand)
Early, D. A. Fragrance from the Forest (2019) In My Nature (Australia)
Early, D. A. Program Highlights and Gifts from Nature Fall and Winter (2018) The Natural Observer, Governor Dick Environmental Center News (USA)
Early, D. A. Friends of Chester Valley Trail Communications Plan (2010) Chesco, USA
Conference Abstracts or Research Presentations (Poster and Oral)
Early, D. A. Explore Inner and Outer Landscapes, Biophilia Summit (2024) (Italy) (virtual)
Early, D. A. Walking for Well-being: Inner and Outer Adventures, Adventure Therapy Aotearoa (2023) (Aotearoa New Zealand)
Early, D. A. Various. British Toxicology Society (1998 and 1999) (UK)
Early, D. A. Various. 8th European Placenta Meeting in Assoc. with International Federation of Placenta Assoc. (1999) (Austria)
Educational Material
Early, D. A. Mindful Nature Connection, 10 - week Program (2021-2023) Nan Tien Institute, (Australia)
Early, D. A. Buddhism, Sustainability & The Environment, 5 - week Program (2021) Nan Tien Institute, (Australia)
Early, D. A. Various topics including Medicinal Herbs and Shinrin-yoku (2016) The Herbarium, USA)
Early, D. A. Are You Thinking of a Career in Regulatory Medical Writing? A How-to Guide on Getting Started (2008) Waratah Communications, (USA)
Early, D. A. Various Medical Writing-related training for post graduates and professionals (2003-2008) (USA)
Book Reviews
Early, D. A. Becoming a Successful Clinical Trial Investigator. (2010) CRFocus (UK), 21(4).
Early, D. A. The Trouble with Medical Journals. (2009) CRFocus (UK), 20(4).
Early, D. A. Communicating Health Risks to the Public: A Global Perspective (2007) CRFocus (UK), 18(5).
Examples of What Others Say
Adventure Therapy Aotearoa Conference, Aotearoa/New Zealand 2023
"I enjoyed your session. I valued the opportunities to reflect and write." ~ workshop attendee
"..I really enjoyed your workshop!" ~ workshop attendee
"..a perfect location to hold this workshop.." ~workshop attendee
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