With climate change and the stress of urban life driving a renewed appreciation in nature, green spaces are seen as increasingly important. To help mitigate climate change and give locals a place to connect with nature, Wales is building a National Forest that spans the entire country.

Those wandering down the streets of London, Paris, and New York might be surprised to notice some mini-forests springing up. These Miyawaki forests allow people to create small, biodiverse ecosystems in their own backyards, a movement brands could help to develop through sponsorship.

As the global population continues to soar and environmental issues multiply, the ReGen Villages project may have the answer to curbing the eco-impact. Piloted by Danish architectural collaborative EFFEKT, the sharing, caring ethos of self-sufficient communities is now going viral.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved societies around the world – perhaps permanently. There’s an acknowledgement that everyday life will have to change post-lockdown to avoid further outbreaks, but could this transition also present a chance to usher in a fairer, greener, and less lonely future?