Research shows that the closer we get to nature, the happier we are, the more worthwhile life seems, and the more we are willing to take action to help our wildlife and the environment. In the context of the problems our climate and wildlife are facing, closer relationships with nature are more necessary than ever before. A population that has a close relationship with nature and recognises their shared futures will greatly improve our ability to take meaningful action on the climate and improve the future for wildlife. Isolated actions like recycling, electric cars, and insulating homes are a good start but are not enough to meet the scale of the problem or address its root causes.