UK Government pledges to boost Britain’s access to nature ahead of COP28
This UK Government news story describes an ambitious new nature package, with measures to improve access to green space and connect the public with the natural world. This includes reference to an access package to green spaces for children and disadvantaged young people, in England. Professor Miles Richardson has commented [...]
Britain ranks bottom in Europe for nature connectedness
This article in the Guardian (23 June 2022) reports that ‘out of 14 nations surveyed, UK citizens measured lowest for their oneness with the natural world’. It also states that Britain has ‘lost more wildlife than any other G7 country and been shown to be one of the most nature-depleted countries on the planet.’
Bringing out the best: how to transform education and unleash the potential of every child
This report by Times Education Commission is available online. It examines the UK's education system and considers the changes needed in the light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, declining social mobility, new technology and changing nature of work. The report includes reference to the role and opportunities presented by outdoor [...]
Priorities in relation to education for environmental sustainability across the UK – research paper
This paper explores priorities in relation to education for environmental sustainability, drawing on qualitative research involving teachers and young people across the UK. See Dunlop, L., Rushton, E. A., Atkinson, L., Ayre, J., Bullivant, A., Essex, J., Price, L., Smith, A., Summer, M., Stubbs, J. E., Diepen, M-v., & Wood, [...]
