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The Science of Love: Comparing Human Affection and Nature Connection
Last year we published a paper comparing the human nature relationship to inter-personal relationships, put simply love between people, or love for nature. Love is a profound human experience, it influences relationships, motivates behaviour and the love of nature is … Continue reading
Emotional regulation explains the benefits of nature contact and connection
Previous research into the wellbeing benefits of nature has primarily focused on restoration – essentially a dose of nature will do you good when you’re fatigued. This is great, but nature is much more than a pill to pop, there … Continue reading
Children and nature – making lasting connections
A guest blog by Dr Fiona Holland, from the School of Psychology at the University of Derby Nurturing a connection with nature has long-term benefits for children. This blog explains how research in this area has led to the creation … Continue reading
The Importance of Nature Connection for Business
By Miles Richardson, Yves Hayaux Du Tilly and Carly Butler. Many businesses are committing to zero carbon targets, and some have committed to becoming ‘nature positive’. This Zero Carbon: Max Nature strategy recognises the two key elements of the environmental … Continue reading
Climate Connection: Navigating Anxiety in a Changing World
When close to someone it is natural to worry when they are unwell. So, it makes sense that people who are closer to nature are worried about biodiversity loss and climate change. Given one benefit of increasing nature connection is … Continue reading