Why is Britain one of the world's least 'nature-connected' nations?

BRITAIN is one of the least “nature-connected” nations in the world, and new research has explored the reasons why.

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The study, led by Miles Richardson, professor of nature connectedness at the University of Derby, explored the differences between the most and least nature-connected countries and the societal factors behind them.

Based on an analysis of existing data from over 60 countries and nearly 57,000 participants, the study considered why Nepal is the most nature-connected nation, followed by Iran, South Africa, Bangladesh and Nigeria.

European countries meanwhile, tend to be more disconnected, with only Croatia and Bulgaria appearing in the top 10, with France in 19th place, while Britain and Spain were among the least connected to nature.

The study forms part of ongoing research by the University of Derby's Nature Connectedness Research Group, which has found that people with higher levels of nature connectedness enjoy improved wellbeing and are more likely to act in environmentally friendly ways.