Can the way we see ourselves in relation to the natural world create a greater sense of responsibility and stewardship towards nature?

Global awareness about the degradation of nature, climate change and unsustainable resource use is increasing and our responses to these challenges need to accelerate. A new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing discusses the way we see ourselves in relation to nature, how that can affect the actions we take towards sustainability, and how a new mindset could create a greater sense of responsibility.

The EEA briefing "Exiting the Anthropocene? Exploring fundamental change in our relationship with nature" asks if we can imagine a world in which social and economic practices are in symbiosis with nature — rather than just means to human ends. 

The EEA briefing is part of the "Narratives for change" series, which brings new perspectives to the fore that could trigger change in the way we think and act towards sustainability.