The EPA is committed to furthering and supporting scientific knowledge and research. The EPA has engaged in and funded behavioural science research for climate action. The aim is to understand the preferences, behaviours, and attitudes of individuals with regards to climate action. As well as assessing the Irish public’s opinion on climate related issues.
Behavioural science research facilitates and creates approaches to climate policy development and implementation. This includes behavioural change and communications. This will benefit:
Behavioural science research aligns with the objectives of the National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA). The NDCA aims to be a hub for understanding: public climate change knowledge, attitudes, policy preferences, behaviour and the psychological and cultural factors that influence the public.
Below are recent examples of EPA funded behavioural science research for climate action:
Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 2, Report 1
Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 2, Report 2
Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 1 - Insight report 1: Support for Climate Policies
Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 1 - Insight report 2: Climate Risk Perceptions
Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 1 - Insight report 3: Worry about Climate Change impacts
Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 1 - Insight report 4: Intention Action Dynamic
Climate Change in the Irish Mind Wave 1, Report 1
Climate Change's Four Irelands Wave 1, Report 2
For more climate related resources, please visit ‘Climate Change & You’ section of the EPA website.
For more Information on the CCIM project, please visit the Climate Change in the Irish Mind webpage.