Initial findings show that when citizen assemblies are reflective of the general population and enable citizens to define their values at an early planning stage where their input can genuinely influence outcomes, they can be a promising approach for more engagement with public participation.
Research shows that many people have strong intrinsic motivation to behave in an environmentally-friendly manner, and are willing to spend some more money for more sustainable purchases.
Climate change is not just doom and gloom. Actually, people may be capable of seeking new opportunities and changing for the better because of it. That is the essence of transilience.
While folks here in the Netherlands are still greeting each other with best wishes for the new year, we’re using this slightly slow week getting back to work to share a short overview of the research from our colleagues in 2023.
2023 research in review Read More »
Following the council of ministers meeting in The Hague on Friday, 15 December, an advisory report by the Wetenschappelijke Klimaatraad (WKR, Scientific Climate Council) for a Dutch climate plan was presented to demissionary environmental minister Rob Jetten (D66). The council, of which Environmental Psychology Groningen professor Linda Steg is a member, is advising the cabinet to prioritise the common good and embrace an all-encompassing perspective for a climate neutral and resilient Netherlands.
Scientific Climate Council presents first advisory report to environment minister Read More »
Join our department! We have a vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher on acceptability of low carbon lifestyles. The Environmental Psychology group invites applications for a two year, full time post-doctoral researcher position on a project investigating which factors affect the acceptability of low carbon lifestyles.
Postdoctoral researcher on acceptability of low carbon lifestyles Read More »
Imagine listening to a news podcast where a climate scientist is being interviewed, then hearing an ad from a fossil fuel company during the break. What are listeners to make of this contradictory messaging?
Insights from environmental psychology on media greenwashing Read More »
The Environmental Psychology department celebrated a very gezellig Pakjesochtend in the Orangerie on 5 December, complete with vegan hot chocolate, pepernoten and banket, a handful of surprises and seasonal sweaters.
A sustainable Sinterklaas celebration Read More »
We’re hiring! Our colleague associate professor Lise Jans, together with associate professor Namkje Koudenburg, are inviteing applications for a postdoctoral researcher position.
Postdoc position for promoting constructive discourse in public participation panels Read More »
Our colleagues associate professor Goda Perlaviciute and junior researcher Wytse Gorter have just completed a new report about the Dutch Citizens Energy Council on how non-participants assessed the council’s discussion process and output.
