People & Nature Survey

Local environmental projects open for funding

Each year, the Nature Commission runs its People & Nature Survey to find out how people in Guernsey connect with the natural world around them. This annual snapshot reveals how our community enjoys local green spaces and wildlife — and importantly, what might be holding people back from spending more time in nature.

By understanding these barriers, we can work together to remove them, making it easier for everyone in Guernsey to get outside, feel the benefits of nature, and help protect it for the future.

Overview

How to Support this Project

To support this project, please contact: office@naturecommission.gg

The Nature Commission is a Guernsey charity that works with business, government, the third sector, and the public to enhance the Island's natural environment and promote greater native biodiversity. In particular, the Nature Commission is working to reverse the decline in biodiversity by protecting and enhancing Guernsey's natural environment for the health of our economy and well-being of our island community.

For more information visit Nature Commission Guernsey

Project Information

A People & Nature Survey, released each year, will improve what we know about how people access, understand, and enjoy our local natural environment. By analysing the results each year, any barriers to connecting with nature can be understood and acted upon.

Funding needed

The cost of this project is £2,000 per year.

Which UN Sustainable Development Goals does this Project contribute to?

This project helps to progress against the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

#10 Reduced Inequalities
#14 life below water
#15 life on land

Outcomes

Data-driven decisions: results can provide guidance in creating or improving green spaces, parks, and nature reserves based on actual public needs and usage patterns
Targeted investment: helps to identify underserved areas or groups, enabling better allocation of resources to improve access to nature
Barrier identification: highlights obstacles like transportation, safety, lack of facilities, or other barriers, which can be addressed to make nature more accessible to everyone
Promotes well-being: understanding how people benefit from time in nature helps reinforce its importance for mental and physical health
Behavioural insights: learning how and why people engage with nature can inform work that promotes outdoor activity and healthy lifestyles
Increased engagement: people who feel represented in how natural spaces are managed are more likely to care for and protect those spaces
Stronger community-nature connection: understanding enjoyment and use patters strengthens community ties to local natural areas, leading to greater conservation support
Awareness raising: reveals knowledge gaps or misconceptions about nature, which can be address through targeted public campaigns