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About Miles

Professor of Human Factors & Nature Connectedness - improving connection to (the rest of) nature to unite human & nature’s wellbeing.

Human-nature connectedness: A powerful strategy for transformative change.

Deep, fundamental shifts in how people view and interact with the natural world are urgently needed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss and safeguard life on Earth, warns a landmark new report by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem … Continue reading

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Threads

Two years ago today I made an unexpected discovery. This blog post is a more personal story, a departure from the usual content, although all about connections. A story shared to the Internet in the hope that one day it … Continue reading

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Network Insights: The emotions and activities that are central to nature connectedness experiences

To tackle the environmental crises we need a new relationship with the rest of nature. To do science, and for simple messaging, we often isolate the factors that are important for a new relationship with nature. Yet, in reality these … Continue reading

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The Out-Group Effect: How Human Focus Undermines Eco-Responsibility

Nature connectedness, our love of nature, shapes our identity and values and is a decisive construct in influencing people’s values and behaviours and an important ‘leverage point’ for a sustainable future. Similarly, connectedness to Humanity, our sense of connection with … Continue reading

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The Blackbird’s Song: Nature Connection Guide

Writing The Blackbird’s Song & Other Wonders of Nature was a special time, and the book was published 24th October, less than a year after I typed the first words. Finished in July this year it is current. A practical … Continue reading

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