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World Art Day 2025: Culture, Creativity, and Community Conservation in Rwanda
This World Art Day, OneNature celebrates the power of creativity in conservation. Through our Wild Happiness project with Red Rocks Initiative in Rwanda, we’ve witnessed how traditional art, music, and cultural heritage can inspire well-being, support community resilience, and strengthen the connection between people and nature. Explore how art is driving change in conservation and why it matters now more than ever.
World Health Day 2025 – Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: Wellbeing for Mothers, Babies & the Planet
World Health Day 2025 spotlights maternal and newborn health. At OneNature, we believe healthy beginnings for families are key to conservation and collective well-being.
Reflecting on 2024: OneNature’s Year of Wild Happiness and Impact
OneNature’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of meaningful progress—from launching our Wild Happiness Certification to expanding conservation partnerships in Rwanda, Laos, and Kenya. Discover how we’re putting community well-being at the heart of global conservation and building a future where people, wildlife, and nature thrive—together.
Caring, Sharing, and the Role of Nature in Human Happiness
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness, a time to reflect on what truly matters—well-being, connection, and the natural world. This year’s theme, Caring & Sharing, aligns with OneNature’s mission to integrate conservation and community well-being. Join us in exploring how nature fosters happiness and how we can nurture a world where both people and wildlife thrive.
New Publication: The Routledge Handbook of Cultural Ecosystem Services
Exciting news! The Routledge Handbook of Cultural Ecosystem Services is now available for preorder, and OneNature is honored to contribute a chapter exploring the cultural and spiritual ties that connect people to wildlife and conservation. This book brings together experts to highlight Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES)—the non-material benefits people derive from nature—and how recognizing these relationships leads to more inclusive, sustainable conservation efforts. Learn more about our contribution and how these insights can transform the future of conservation.
When Conservation Success Creates New Challenges: Measuring Wellbeing in Rwanda
The dramatic increase of the mountain gorilla population in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is a conservation success story, but what does this growth mean for the communities living nearby? In partnership with Red Rocks Initiative for Sustainable Development, OneNature conducted a Wild Happiness assessment to measure community well-being and resilience. Our findings highlight exceptional social support, strong cultural ties, and a deep connection to the environment—all key factors in designing sustainable conservation strategies that benefit both people and wildlife.
Celebrating World Wildlife Day with OneNature
On World Wildlife Day 2025, we celebrate the deep connections between people, wildlife, and nature. At OneNature, we believe conservation must prioritize both ecological and human well-being. Through our Wild Happiness approach, we work with communities worldwide to ensure that protecting wildlife also uplifts those who share their landscapes. Join us in honoring the importance of wildlife and the role we all play in safeguarding it for future generations!
Wings and Wellbeing: Understanding the Vital Role of Birds in Our Lives
Birds play a vital role in our ecosystems, economies, and well-being. From reducing stress to pollinating plants, their presence enriches our lives in countless ways. In Wings and Well-being, high school researcher Luce Burnford explores how bird conservation benefits not only nature but also human health and sustainability. Learn why protecting birds is essential for the future of our planet.
Why Conservation Needs to Include Wellbeing: Insights from Laos
Conservation isn’t just about protecting wildlife and ecosystems—it’s about ensuring the well-being of the communities who live alongside them. In partnership with Association Anoulak, OneNature assessed community well-being in four villages within Nakai-Nam Theun National Park, Laos. The findings revealed strong environmental satisfaction, cultural connections, and willingness to participate in conservation, underscoring the vital role of human well-being in sustainable conservation. Read more about how the Wild Happiness Index is shaping a new approach to conservation.
Bridging the Gap: The Wild Happiness Capacity Building Model & Certification
As global funding landscapes shift, ensuring that well-being remains central to conservation and sustainability is more important than ever. OneNature’s Wild Happiness Capacity Building Model provides organizations with a structured, scalable approach to integrating community well-being into environmental initiatives. From foundational training to transformational co-creation, this model equips organizations with the tools to foster meaningful engagement, measure impact, and create lasting change. Learn more about how your organization can be part of this movement.