Act with Nature Intervention Supporting Planetary Well-Being

Environmental crises such as climate change are among humanity’s greatest contemporary challenges. Evidence-based interventions are urgently required that will both support human well-being during such crises and facilitate pro-environmental behavior. We developed a nature-based intervention (Act with Nature intervention or program; AWN) that aims to improve human well-being and encourage pro-environmental behavior. Logic models informed by our theoretical perspectives were developed to articulate and clarify the hypothesized mechanisms underpinning the intervention. These mechanisms support nature connectedness, efficient coping, and psychological processing. AWN includes nature-based exercises with different backgrounds and delivery methods as well as information and support for pro-environmental behaviors during the program. AWN lasts 12 weeks and has two different types of delivery tailored to participants’ needs: the weekly group provides more intensive social support, while a flexible group allows for greater individual adaptability. Anticipated results of AWN are increased mental well-being and pro-environmental behavior through nature connectedness and more efficient coping related to environmental self-regulation. We describe the mechanisms of change and the expected outcomes through logic models. This enables researchers to follow how outcomes are grounded in theoretical assumptions and empirical evidence and to differentiate mechanisms from outcomes.