Psychology and Climate Change Lecture, London
August 13, 2010 by CathPsychology and Climate Change: Collective Solutions to a Global Problem
(A Joint British Academy/British Psychological Society Annual Lecture)
Professor David Uzzell
University of Surrey
Thursday, 23 September 2010
6.00pm – 7.00pm, followed by a drinks reception
The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1
Free Admittance
This lecture will examine some of the exciting and influential work being undertaken by psychologists. While encouraging individuals to change their attitudes and behaviours is clearly important, we know that climate change is a collective problem requiring collective solutions. Considerable emphasis will be placed in this lecture on the role and importance of social context, collective action and community cooperation. How have people come to lead unsustainable lifestyles through developments of changes in the wider society? How can community initiatives be made more effective? What can we learn from the international trade union movement which is working across the North-South divide to link environmental measures with social justice?
Please note that registration is required for this event
