Leading with heart: revitalising traditional science for facing today’s global crises 

A lot of the work in our department dives into the realms of behavioural psychology theories, in designing interventions which could lead to positive behavioural changes (for example PLUSchange) to benefit and protect our natural world. For example, some of our research asks the question, which interventions are most effective in bringing about pro-environmental behavioural... Continue Reading →

The Electoral Climate in India

In April and May this year, the largest population of climate-vulnerable voters took to the polling booths amidst unprecedented heat waves in India. The extreme weather events brought home concerns climate activists, researchers, and journalists raised about the missing climate question in India's electoral agendas. A lot has been said about whether or not climate... Continue Reading →

Degrowth debunked or decoupling debunked?

Beyond economic growth in sustainability debates. We quite often witness heated disputes on the direction of sustainability transitions. These debates are slowly making its way also to popular spaces and the media, often distorted and biased. Within this discourse, there are two recognisable ideological streams: one representing the proponents of ...

Když věda nestačí

Když jsem hned po škole mohla nastoupit do Ústavu výzkumu globální změny AVČR, cítila jsem se poctěna. Po prvotních měsících zmatení a nejistoty jsem se postupně rozkoukala a alespoň částečně, tak jak covid dovolil, zapadla do koloběhu řešení výzkumů, rozsáhlých projektů a deadlinů. Vědu vnímám jako nesmírně důležitou disciplínu, bez níž bychom toho jako lidstvo... Continue Reading →

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