Highlights
- Nepal tops the list for strongest emotional and psychological bond with nature.
- Bangladesh secures the 4th position among 61 countries.
- Study published in the journal Ambio surveyed 57,000 people worldwide.
- Spirituality and religion play key roles in fostering nature connection.
A recent global survey has found that Bangladesh ranks 4th in the world for having a deep emotional and psychological connection with nature. The study, published in the Ambio journal and reported by The Guardian on Saturday, evaluated people from 61 countries.
Nepal ranked first, followed by Iran in second place, South Africa in third, and Bangladesh in fourth. Nigeria secured the fifth position. On the other hand, Spain ranked the lowest in the list.
Details of the Global Survey
The research, led by scholars from Britain and Austria, surveyed over 57,000 participants worldwide. It examined how social, cultural, economic, and geographical factors shape people’s relationship with nature.
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Professor Miles Richardson from the University of Derby, a leading expert in “Nature Connectedness,” was part of the research team.
Findings and Regional Rankings
The study revealed that spirituality and religious beliefs are among the strongest influences that help people build a deep bond with nature.
Countries with market-driven or business-oriented economies, which score higher in the World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business” index, tend to show weaker connections with nature.
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Within the rankings, the United Kingdom placed 55th, while countries like the Netherlands, Canada, Germany, Israel, and Japan also appeared near the bottom. Among European nations, Croatia and Bulgaria made it to the top ten, while France ranked 19th.
A Reflection of Culture and Values
Researchers concluded that nations with strong cultural traditions, spirituality, and close ties to the environment—like Nepal, Iran, and Bangladesh—tend to value nature as part of their daily lives.
This highlights how economic development does not always strengthen a society’s emotional connection with the natural world.
Source: The Gurdian
