Kate commissions research into nature benefits for young children

Summarised from Evening Standard's report · Updated 16 Oct, 14:50 · Archive

The Princess of Wales has commissioned research into how nature supports the social and emotional development of babies and young children.

The Princess of Wales has commissioned research into how nature can support the social and emotional development of babies and young children. The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood is conducting the study in partnership with William's Duchy of Cornwall estate. The prince and princess made a private visit to the duchy's Nansledan site, a sustainable urban extension of Newquay, to learn more about nature-based learning during the earliest years of life.

Kate said that new scientific research increasingly shows how important nature is for psychological and physiological wellbeing. In a video message, she stated: 'In this tech-driven, digital age, spending quality time outdoors has never been more important.' She said the project aims to explore how nature, creativity and relationships can support healthy development and nurture 'the social and emotional skills that underpin lifelong health and wellbeing'.

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