Good things happen when people feel connected to nature

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Manchester has the fifth highest level of green deprivation in the country. Residents in certain parts of the city have limited access to green spaces and there’s a need for more community gardens, growing spaces, and resources to connect people with nature. When it comes to access to nature and the physical and wellbeing benefits it brings, ethnic minority groups, low-income households and children are those who are most affected. 

We’ve explored the role of nature in the response to the climate emergency, and how it can be used as an accessible and effective hook to engage people and start conversations about broader environmental issues. We want to dispel the notion that one has to be a militant environmentalist to make a difference by showing that communities have an important role to play in taking climate action - and often are already doing it. 

Building on existing research and insights, we’ve worked hand-in-hand with local communities to introduce a range of innovative, practical ways for residents to engage with nature and not only improve their health and wellbeing, but also create a stronger sense of community, build environmental awareness, and help areas adapt to the climate crisis.