Abstract:

Addressing climate change requires unprecedented societal transformations within a short time frame. Behavioral science has an important role to play, yet so far it has had only a limited influence on mitigation strategies. In this talk, I highlight why behavioral science deserves greater scientific and policy attention, and where it can contribute most effectively. Specifically, I propose ways to three key avenues for research on climate-relevant behavior. I will close with reflections on how to increase the relevance of our research for policymakers and interdisciplinary collaborations.

About the SEEMS Seminars

Over the past years the number of researchers at UvA Economics & Business that work on Environmental Economics and Sustainability has increased significantly. To provide a natural meeting place for them, we have started a series of Seminars on Environmental Economics and Management of Sustainability (SEEMS).

The series’ first main goal is to increase the visibility of Environmental Economics and the Management of Sustainability at UvA and the visibility of UvA within these fields. Its second main goal is to give PhD candidates working on topics in these fields access to the frontier of knowledge, and to provide them with a training ground where they can present and discuss their ideas.

Are you interested?

This will be a hybrid seminar. If you are interested in joining this seminar, please send an email to the secretariat of ASF at asf-feb@uva.nl.