nature-based
From the wild
Nature-based describes activities, therapies, or solutions that draw on natural environments or processes.
Nature-based education takes children outdoors.
Nature-based solutions to climate change use ecosystems rather than technology: Wetland restoration is a nature-based approach to flood control.
The term appears frequently in environmental policy and wellness contexts.
Not harming the environment
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- organicFrom living matter
- greenColor of vegetation
- ecologicalRelating to ecosystems
biodegradable · renewable · conservation · low-impact · carbon-neutral · holistic · regenerative · permaculture
Attracted to living systems
- biomimicryDesign imitating natural systems
- daylightingUsing sunshine indoors
- botanicalRelated to plants
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
rustic · wood · stone · bamboo · rattan · wicker · terrarium · moss
Nature-based psychological treatment
- groundingConnecting to earth
- earthingElectrical safety connection
- biophiliaLove of living things
- restorativePromoting return to health
mindfulness · stress-relief · rewilding · sensory · meditative · calming · rejuvenating · horticultural
Derived from direct involvement
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- inquiryRequest for information
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- stewardshipResponsible care of entrusted things
phenology · seasonal · citizen-science · unstructured · discovery
eco-friendly
Not harming the environment
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- organicFrom living matter
- greenColor of vegetation
ecological · biodegradable · renewable · conservation · low-impact · carbon-neutral · holistic · regenerative · permaculture · biodynamic
biophilic
Attracted to living systems
- biomimicryDesign imitating natural systems
- daylightingUsing sunshine indoors
- botanicalRelated to plants
earthy · rustic · wood · stone · bamboo · rattan · wicker · terrarium · moss · skylights
ecotherapy
Nature-based psychological treatment
restorative · mindfulness · stress-relief · rewilding · sensory · meditative · calming · rejuvenating · horticultural · healing
experiential
Derived from direct involvement
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- inquiryRequest for information
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
stewardship · phenology · seasonal · citizen-science · unstructured · discovery
nature-basedartificial
Made, not natural
synthetic · man-made · human-made · manufactured · industrial
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