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Britain Ranks 55th in Global Nature Connectedness Study

11/2/2025

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Britain ranks 55th out of 61 countries in nature connectedness, per a global study published in Ambio.
The study found Nepal to be the most nature-connected nation, based on a survey of 57,000 people.
Britain’s low ranking is linked to urbanization, high income, and extensive internet use.
Professor Miles Richardson of the University of Derby says a cultural shift is needed to reconnect Britain with nature and address biodiversity loss.

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Story summary

Britain ranks 55th out of 61 countries in nature connectedness, per a global study published in Ambio.
The study found Nepal to be the most nature-connected nation, based on a survey of 57,000 people.
Britain’s low ranking is linked to urbanization, high income, and extensive internet use.
Professor Miles Richardson of the University of Derby says a cultural shift is needed to reconnect Britain with nature and address biodiversity loss.