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RE-CONNECTING WITH NATURE

Cuyabeno and Nicky Amazone Lodge viewed from a sustainability education perspective.

Many people, particularly in highly industrialised and economically developed countries, have (to some extent) lost their connection with nature. As a result, people sometimes also lose sight of the fact that we, as human beings, are (entirely) dependent on our natural environment. 

The unspoilt nature of Cuyabeno and the approach of Nicky Amazone Lodge together possess a magical power: the potential to re-establish that connection between humans and nature by allowing people to truly feel, experience and engage with nature once more. Only when you see something, and know something about it, can you begin to give it meaning, to love it, and to care for it. Those who not only see their surroundings but also understand them will come to appreciate and respect them more and more. In this way, a sense of responsibility and the desire to treat them with care grows. You want to protect what you love.

"When you experience wonder, eyes are opened and flames are lit’" and re-connecting with nature

RE-CONNECTING WITH NATURE IN CUYABENO RESERVE

By engaging all the senses and experiencing nature’s beauty, an emotional connection with nature can be re-established. By gaining an understanding of nature’s amazing cycles, you can begin to grasp what happens when humans interfere with these natural processes. This also helps you realise the impact you have on your natural environment.

By following the 5 pathways to nature-connectedness, a renewed bond with nature can be formed, which forms the basis for wanting and being able to live more sustainably.

In Cuyabeno, eyes can be opened once more. Nicky Amazon Lodge can play a key role in restoring and strengthening its guests’ positive re-connecting with nature!

‘If you look after nature, nature will look after you!

Written by Selma Renting, (2026) 

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