Climate and sustainability

Using behavioural science to help tackle the pressing issues to protect our planet.

This area of research focuses on how human behaviour practices and systems can be shaped to improve stewardship of the planet’s resources and to address climate change and pollution. 

Research projects

Read about some of our current research projects relating to climate and sustainability:

Designing an approach for sustainable production, use and disposal of absorbent hygiene products.

Changing purchasing and gardening behaviours, to contribute towards policy-initiated peat-free horticulture targets.

Exploring ways to ensure the UK’s transition to net zero also protects and promotes physical and mental health.