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Miles Richardson
@findingnature.bsky.social
Prof. of Human Factors & Nature Connectedness @DerbyUni - improving nature connection to unite human & nature’s wellbeing. Biodiversity stripes creator.
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UK = 0. Nepal = 1.4 and Spain = -0.6
Perceptions of Nature Connectedness Ranked across 61 countries @findingnature.bsky.social @ambio-journal.bsky.social 🌍🌐https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13280-025-02275-w
Macro-level determinants of nature connectedness: An exploratory analysis of 61 countries - Ambio
Nature connectedness is increasingly recognised as a causal issue in environmental crises and a powerful strategy for transformative change. However, little is known about how it varies across countri...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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“La conexión con la #naturaleza no se limita a lo que hacemos, sino que abarca cómo sentimos, pensamos y valoramos nuestro lugar en el mundo natural” @findingnature.bsky.social www.lavanguardia.com/natural/2025... @lavanguardia.com #natureconectedness
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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The Four Forces of our disconnect from nature.

Our latest research paper:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
November 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Four Forces of our disconnect from nature.

Our latest research paper:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
November 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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The UK ranks 55th of 61 nations for nature connection

Urbanisation & ease of doing business biggest negative factors

Valuing spiritually & faith over technology are positive

Environmental organisation membership had little impact

Our latest research: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Open access to our latest research featured into today's Guardian: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Differences in nature connection across the globe explained by urbanicity, business environment, plus scientific and religious values.
November 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Britain may be 0, but Ireland is barely a shade better as one of the 10 countries with the lowest connection to nature. It's about time we get together and sort this out. Great paper by Myles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most
Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain
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November 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Great to see coverage of our latest research paper
November 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The UK ranks 55th of 61 nations for nature connection

Urbanisation & ease of doing business biggest negative factors

Valuing spiritually & faith over technology are positive

Environmental organisation membership had little impact

Our latest research: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Calming the road rage: the role of nature exposure in reducing driving anger and promoting safer behaviours #ciehf www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Our latest research shows that people who perceive local nature as rich and varied reported better wellbeing and less psychological distress, regardless of how many trees were actually there. Blog summary and link to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health.

Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health.

Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
October 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health.

Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
October 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health.

Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our latest research shows that people who perceive local nature as rich and varied reported better wellbeing and less psychological distress, regardless of how many trees were actually there. Blog summary and link to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Very happy with the cover of the paperback - available tomorrow!
October 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Help build a better future for people and nature
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How to build a better future for people and nature
The Nature Relationship Index (NRI) redefines progress by measuring the contributions of nations to creating a better future for life on Earth. Your expert advice can help to improve it.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Three good things in nature is a simple intervention that boosts wellbeing, deepens connection to nature, people and life.

First of three new research papers out this month: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/06/i...
October 7, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Very happy to hear my latest research has been accepted for publication - taken over a year to write and review.

The purpose of the X will soon be revealed!
September 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Delighted to launch our newest guide – Nature Connection in Schools, a comprehensive and practical resource designed to help educators foster meaningful relationships between children and the natural world: findingnature.org.uk/2025/09/18/n...
September 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Delighted to launch our newest guide – Nature Connection in Schools, a comprehensive and practical resource designed to help educators foster meaningful relationships between children and the natural world: findingnature.org.uk/2025/09/18/n...
September 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Behind these compelling blue stripes lies a wake-up call.

🌊🐟 The stripes represent the decline in marine biodiversity since 1970. Developed by @findingnature.bsky.social @derbyuni.bsky.social.

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#OceanPositive #NaturePositive
Ocean positive: a call to action for marine life to thrive - Nature Positive
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August 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Are we forgetting nature? Michael speaks with Prof. Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social , whose research shows a 60% drop in our connection to nature since 1800. They explore why children are growing up without a bond to the natural world.
Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ loom.ly/7l3hQnE
August 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Fascinating study by @findingnature.bsky.social argues that lack of nature connectedness is “a key root of the environmental crisis” and finds around 60% decline in use of “nature words” in books between 1800 and 2020 #slowmemory
August 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM