Better for all of us

Years of research have shown that feeling connected to the natural world: feeling a part of, rather than apart from, nature makes us happier and healthier. People who are connected with nature have more positive moods, feel more vital, have higher life satisfaction and exhibit more prosocial behaviours.

Better for our planet

Feeling closer to the natural world makes us more likely to want to protect it. Nature connection is the biggest predictor of children's pro-environmental attitudes, while adults who feel part of the natural world are more likely to undertake pro-environmental behaviours such as recycling, and have lower energy expenditure.