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Planetary health

Research theme

This research theme focuses on the psychological and behavioural underpinnings of planetary and environmental health. Our research aims to develop theoretical and practical solutions to implement and promote more sustainable practices for us to live within planetary boundaries.

Planetary health requires us to interrogate our current way of living and being, at economic, social and political levels, for humanity to flourish within planetary boundaries and for us to effectively assess the social impact of climate change.

This perspective has various implications in terms of behavioural and societal change. For instance, researchers are studying topics ranging from how to change the way we eat, consume, and relate to animals (including plant-based food choices, food production and consumption), to the way we consider growth in contemporary societies through activism and utopianism.

Post-Growth Transformation Lab

The Post-Growth Transformation Lab in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science uses psychological and behavioural insights to explore how societies can prosper without relying on endless economic growth.

Expertise and resources

Below you can find experts, research and media focussed on current and future challenges around planetary health.