Part three in the Biodiversity in the Workplace Series Now that we know why biodiversity in the workplace is good for your health and company culture, we can move on to the how. Biodiverse Green Space as a Meeting Space and a Mental Space A 2017 research paper summarised three…

By Prof. Miles Richardson Different ways of engaging with nature appeal to different people and our recent analysis into improving nature connectedness found sustained benefits can involve a variety of forms of engagement. Our latest research paper published in People and Nature provides evidence on an important area of nature…

Done right, placemaking should engage the community and enrich lives; placemaking can also enrich biodiversity. Part One of the Biodiversity and the Workplace Series. — For most of my twenties, I worked as an Art Historian at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. …

by Prof. Miles Richardson Major environmental institutions around the world are realising that a sustainable future requires a new relationship with nature. Recognising that the human-nature relationship is a tangible target for change that drives behaviour. The latest example is ‘ Exiting the Anthropocene? …

By Prof. Miles Richardson Childhood is often seen as a time to begin building connection to nature. A lot of attention is given to getting children out into nature, fostering positive experiences and establishing a connection with nature. Rather than attempting to build a connection, should efforts be directed at…

And the reason why I’ve dedicated my research to the field. Planetary Health is a scientific concept that describes how human health depends on the health of Earth’s ecosystems. By re-centering the health conversation, planetary health equally considers the health of natural ecosystems to that of human wellbeing. “We have…

Kelly Baldwin Heid Prolonged dry periods — known as droughts — are increasing every year. In 2022, nearly half of Europe was in drought, it’s worst prolonged dry period in 500 years. …

Like a lot people, I leaned heavily on nature to get through the worst of the pandemic. Gardening during that time not only gave me sense of purpose and made me feel good, it also inspired a career change. In 2021, I moved with my husband and two children from…

Americans spend 90% of their time indoors. We are more disconnected from nature than ever before, andecopsychologistssay this disconnection from nature plays a role in the current mental health crisis and in our failure to protect the planet. Already, more than five million extra deaths a year can be attributed…