Human Nature Relations

Human Nature Relations (Theme Lead: Dr Jamie Mcphie)

There is a growing interest in research and theory on nature connections. This is impelled by the environmental crises we face currently. This research theme tackles subjects as imposing as climate catastrophe, mass extinction and political polarisations and juxtaposes them with topics such as pro-environmental behaviour, health and wellbeing (human and other-than-human), Rights of Nature (RoN), human rights, inclusion and accessibility issues, eco-jurisprudence, and many other areas.

The social-ecological relations themselves need further scrutiny, with the intention of understanding and informing processes of engagement in ways that contribute to social justice, sustainable human-nature relations, and environmental equity.

The Human-Nature Relations theme is a collaborative group of researchers interested in social and environmental equity, who undertake transdisciplinary inquiries and engage with local, national, and international communities to share and deliver possibilities for healthier landscapes.