The countries where people are best connected to nature revealed

 

To understand why this is the case, the researchers examined a wide range of factors, including urbanisation, biodiversity, spirituality, and attitudes towards science. Their analysis suggests that urbanisation and ease of doing business are the strongest negative predictors of nature connectedness. 'These factors reflect a societal orientation toward efficiency, growth, and infrastructure—often at the expense of nature contact and biodiversity,' Professor Richardson explained in his blog.