The people of Nepal have the best relationship with nature, while Britons are some of the least “nature connected”, according to a comprehensive first-of-its-kind psychological study of 61 nations.

We're constantly told that spending time in nature is good for the body and the mind alike. A large body of research shows multiple health benefits from contact with nature, ranging from stress ...

Restoring the ability of local communities to act as guardians of nature is a promising approach to both ecological and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover global and domestic health care and conservation. The world today faces a convergence of crises – environmental, economic, ...

Bill Napper has led firefly tours for more than a decade as one of Bernheim Forest's volunteer naturalists. Napper takes joy in seeing people reconnect with nature, and has found fireflies to be a ...

Simple nature-based activities can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve mental health—no wilderness or special gear required.

The health of people and the planet are inextricably intertwined, with time spent in nature positively improving our lives and inspiring us to help keep Earth healthy. Our health relies more on our ...

Johan Kjellberg Jensen received funding from the strategic research area Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate (BECC), funded by the Government of Sweden, and funding from The ...