Ramya Rao holds a master’s degree in Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences from the University of Groningen. She currently is a behavioural sustainability intern at Behaven. In this first article of a three-part series, Ramya explores the link between mindfulness meditation, well-being and sustainable living. And whether living a sustainable life could also help us to be happier. Is the pursuit of happiness the ultimate environmental act?