The countries where people are best connected to nature revealed
A new study has uncovered the countries where people are the most connected to nature – and it's bad news for green–fingered Brits.
Scientists from the University of Derby analysed data from 61 countries and nearly 57,000 people.
Their analysis revealed that people living in Nepal are the most connected to nature.
In contrast, the UK comes in a dismal 55th place, only ahead of the Netherlands, Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan, and Spain.
According to Professor Miles Richardson, lead author of the study, the findings tell a 'clear story'.
Writing in his blog, Finding Nature, he said: 'The rankings below tell a clear story.
'Countries like Nepal, Iran, and South Africa top the list for nature connectedness.
'Meanwhile, many affluent nations—including Germany, Canada, Japan, and the UK—sit near the bottom. The UK ranks 55th out of 61.'
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2025-11-08
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