Restoring connection to nature essential

Leading UK environmentalist Professor Jules Pretty OBE spoke at Murdoch University last night on the need to restore the connection with nature to survive the 'perfect storm' caused by the detrimental impacts of over-consumption.

The Professor of Environment and Society at the University of Essex’s Department of Biological Sciences is a regular speaker and contributor to media, and presenter of the 1999 BBC Radio 4 series Ploughing Eden. He is also Chief Editor of the International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability.

“The world and its cultures and environments face unprecedented challenges in the coming two to three decades,” Professor Pretty said.

“Consumption-driven stresses on food systems, nature, water and energy are likely to put many cultures and economies under serious threat.”

Professor Pretty outlined the benefits of ‘green exercise’ and community food gardens on mental health and self-esteem.

He also spoke of the need for green urban design and ‘free range’ children.

>> To hear the full lecture, click here.