The countries where people are best connected to nature revealed
As for why the UK is so far down the rankings, the experts highlight three key factors.
Firstly, high urbanisation means many people have limited access to wild spaces, while ease of doing business means the UK is geared towards economic efficiency over ecological balance.
Finally, culture values in Britain tend to favour science and rationality over spirituality and meaning.
'The UK offers a stark example. Despite a rich tradition of nature writing and a strong conservation sector, the UK ranks near the bottom for nature connectedness,' Professor Richardson added. Firstly, high urbanisation means many people have limited access to wild spaces, while ease of doing business means the UK is geared towards economic efficiency over ecological balance.
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