Miles Richardson

My latest research looked at people’s relationship with nature since 1800, and created a model that accurately recreated that trend and looked forward to 2125 theguardian.com/environment/20…

My latest paper is my most complex work. It models the human–nature relationship, bringing together cultural trends, regional context, attention to nature, intergenerational pathways and behavioural feedbacks. Blog: findingnature.org.uk/2026/03/16/nat… and full paper: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Second paper of the week, this time in Biological Conservation, shows that global differences in nature connectedness are not primarily a product of economic or environmental conditions, rather cultural and spiritual values. Blog and full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02/26/glo…

Can the cultural focus on economy, urban living and increasingly human‑centred values explain the decline in the human-nature relationship? Turns out it can. My latest research in Sustainability Science. Summary and full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02/24/soc…

Can the cultural focus on economy, urban living and increasingly human‑centred values explain the decline in the human-nature relationship? Turns out it can. My latest research in Sustainability Science. Summary and full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02/24/soc…

From Access to Attachment: Rethinking Nature Connection Across England. My latest blog takes a look at how nature connection varies across cities, towns and counties. The patterns that emerge challenge simple urban–rural explanations: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02/06/nat…

Good to end the week with the first paper acceptance of 2026: The Human-Nature Relationship Across Two Centuries: Macro Factor Insights from a Machine Learning Model. I guess it'll be published in February.

.@DerbyUni has research that shows connecting with nature is good for you and, in this @BBC podcast, Professor Miles Richardson (@FindingNature) shares findings from Japan which show that simply touching wood is calming ow.ly/ECSf50XU4I1

Today is the final day for entries to the Tune Into Nature music competition. Founded by Professor Miles Richardson (@findingnature), the competition is now in its fourth year. Via @MarketingDerby ow.ly/3A7V50XSmiG

Calming the road rage: the role of nature exposure in reducing driving anger and promoting safer behaviours tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

A Solstice Farewell to Gatezilla - An alternative seasonal tale: findingnature.org.uk/2025/12/21/sol…

It’s not just a story we tell, it’s actions we live by 🤝 Presenting our Sustainability Match Kit and the story behind its design 💚 #PlayForPeople #PlayForPlanet #PlayForNature #DesertVipers #FangsOut The Biodiversity Stripes were designed by Professor Miles Richardson from the University of Derby.

Wonderful to see the biodiversity stripes getting such fantastic exposure at the weekend—perhaps the best they’ve ever looked!

brilliant article-rdcu.be/ePqBD

“La conexión con la naturaleza no se limita a lo que hacemos, sino que abarca cómo sentimos, pensamos y valoramos nuestro lugar en el mundo natural” @findingnature … resume su artículo @acerrillo3 @LaVanguardia #natureconectedness lavanguardia.com/natural/202511…