A key psychological barrier hindering sustainability actions is the belief that environmental problems are too uncertain, likely to happen in distant places and times, and to other people. Three strategies have been used to overcome this barrier and motivate action:

1. The provision of information that makes the problem less distant and more tangible
2. Engaging future thinking that inspire action
3. The use of normative appeals that highlight what other people typically do and typically approve.

In this talk, Dr Milfont will review research and applications of these strategies to foster sustainability actions.

Speaker:

Taciano L. Milfont PhD
School of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington
www.milfont.com

Registration:

Email Kirsty Austin by 30 September to confirm your attendance (kirsty.austin@outlook.co.nz).

Cash or direct credit to 01-0797-0276302-00 - Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (receipts issued on the night)