Reconnecting with Nature to Transforming Eco-Anxiety into Action | NATURE IS Episode 108

We live in an increasingly urbanized world, detached from the natural environment that sustains us. This disconnection has severe mental health consequences and impacts the planet's biodiversity.

In this inspiring interview, Oliver Dauert, founder of Wildya, discusses his mission to reconnect people with nature as a way to address the biodiversity crisis and improve mental well-being.

Dauert explains his "theory of change" - that by fostering a stronger emotional bond with nature, people are more likely to care for and protect it. Wildya, the app he created, aims to "transform eco-anxiety into action" through nature-inspired courses and activities.

The importance of biodiversity goes beyond individual well-being. As Dauert emphasizes, "85% of the most valuable companies depend on nature. If it collapsed, 85% of profitable businesses would collapse too." Businesses must prioritize nature-positive practices to mitigate massive financial and economic risks.

For individuals, small steps like spending just 2 hours per week in nature can improve mental health. Dauert suggests starting by observing nature for even 5 minutes per day.

Wildya serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating how reconnecting with nature allows us to transform eco-anxiety into powerful, positive change. By addressing our collective disconnection, we can become better stewards of the planet.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on bridging the worlds of mental health, business sustainability, and biodiversity conservation. Let's unite to protect the natural world that sustains us all.

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#NatureHealing #GreenMindfulness #Rewilding #ForestBathing
#NaturePositive #PlanetaryHealth
#Reconnect #OutdoorTherapy

# About Better Worlds
We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it.

One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies.

@BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions.

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Thank you for having us. It was such a privilege to speak to you and your audience. We hope this episode will help more people to feel less isolated and empowered to drive real change.