Highlights•The relational nature of valuation and the specific content of valuation are
distinguished.•As contents of valuation, instrumental and relational values are different with …

Highlights•Caring for nature is a fundamental other-regarding relation.•Caring refers to
relational values constitutive for living of a truly human life.•Several approaches already …

Citizen scientists play a pivotal role in providing necessary biodiversity data. To ensure the
continued involvement of a strong volunteer base, insight into the concerns and motivations …

The public justification for nature conservation currently rests on two pillars: hedonic
(instrumental) values, and moral values. Yet, these representations appear to do little …

Biodiversity and nature conservation have become prominent issues in the political agenda,
at both local and global level, and in this regard the importance of considering people …

Relational values reflect the qualities of the relationships between humans and nature, such
as care, social bonding, place attachment and spiritual meanings. In this perspective article …

Highlights•Relational values are strongly represented in people everywhere.•Relational
values can be constitutive values in partnerships, lives and places.•Relational values can …

Biodiversity loss is a widely debated world problem, with huge economic, social, and
environmentally negative consequences. Despite the relevance of this issue, the …

Active citizens are a crucial foundation of nature conservation, with a long history of
commitment to natural history, conservation work, education and outreach. There is a strong …

European permanent grasslands are multifunctional landscapes that deliver an important
mix of ecosystem services. The effectiveness of future policies linked to landscape and …