Health and human well-being depend to a large extent on the “health” of nature. Studies show that direct contact with the natural environment has direct optimistic effects on health, well-being, and socio-cognitive skills.

And how does climate change affect this?

The loss of biological diversity as a result of climate change will reduce natural space, reduce biological diversity and thus also affect human well-being and health worldwide.

Biodiversity provides services essential to human health and productivity, such as breathable air, potable water, productive oceans, and fertile soil for growing food. Natural ecosystems also assist in storing carbon and regulating climate, flooding, disease, pollution, and water quality.

In addition, nature performs culturally. Direct contact with nature has a very positive impact on your mood and happiness, energy levels, vitality, and heart rate. It affects health issues like depression, as well as your attention span and memory.