It is an old piece of wisdom, now backed by numerous studies: children need fresh air, and the more time they spend playing outdoors, the stronger and healthier they become. In Norway, outdoor activities have been a strong tradition for generations. In recent years, however, this has been changing – and not in a good direction. The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, a partner of PLANET4B, also took part in a recent study examining children’s activities in nature. […]

The PLANET4B project invites you to tune in online for our final project event on 11 September 2025, taking place in Brussels. Over the last 3 years, PLANET4B's researchers set out to advance understanding on how people's plural values, attitudes and behaviours, and diverse identities influence how decisions about biodiversity are made. Throughout the course of the day, you'll have the chance to hear about PLANET4B's main research findings and innovative tools, hear real world stories of transformational change from [...]

Is There a Connection Between Religion and Responsibility for Preserving Biodiversity? Representatives of three religions – Christianity, Judaism, and Islam – will discuss this question on 2nd September at the Zwinglihaus in Basel. At this open event, not only the speakers but also participants will be invited to share their own thoughts and feelings on the topic. […]