Thread by @NatureHumBehav

The Earth’s climate is in crisis, and we must act now. During #COP27, world leaders are discussing how to address the challenges posed by #climatechange. A new Focus issue by @NatureHumBehav and @NatureClimate highlights the role of human behaviour in adaptation & mitigation. 🧵

In 12 original pieces, our authors discuss some of the aspects that are central for mitigation of and adaptation to #climatechange. We have also curated a collection of research articles from across @NaturePortfolio: nature.com/collections/ic…

Our two editorials offer an introduction and an overview of all pieces.

Editorial in @NatureHumBehav: nature.com/articles/s4156…
Editorial in @NatureClimate: nature.com/articles/s4155…

Human behaviour is complex and multidimensional. Beckage et al look at existing social #climatemodels (SCMs) and make recommendations on how to better embed human behaviour in their forecasting. @ClimateFran
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Some people remain skeptical of climate change. In a Review, Matthew Hornsey and @STWorg look at the psychological origins of such #climateskepticism, as well as the role of think tanks and political affiliation.

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Climate mitigation requires #behaviourchange. To help practitioners design targeted interventions. @AnneValkengoed et al introduce a classification system that links different interventions to the determinants of individual environmental behaviour.

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Ideally, interventions are scalable and result in system-level change. In a Comment, @mirjam_jenny and @CorneliaBetsch discuss crucial structures, such as data observatories, for the collection of reliable large-scale data.

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Climate change is increasingly affecting human well-being and mental health. Our Focus includes two reviews on this topic. @NeilAdger and colleagues discuss direct and indirect pathways by which climate change affects well-being. @DrStaceyHeath

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Adopting a clinical perspective, @FionaCharlson et al review the literature on the clinical implications of climate change and provide practical suggestions for #mentalhealth practitioners. @CrandonTara

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How can insights from behavioural science inform #policymaking? We have three Comments in @NatureClimate addressing this question. One Comment from Katherine Wagner looks at designing insurance for climate change.

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In another Comment, @c_a_gravert addresses the question of how we can make #carbon taxes more effective through green #nudging.

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Finally, Sanjith Gopalakrishnan looks at the complexity of supply chain #emissions (scope 3) when assessing corporate #carbonemissions.

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While being a minor contributor to global warming, the #GlobalSouth has to bear many of the consequences. @charlesogunbode shows us that #climatejustice is social justice in the Global South.

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As we are running out of time to keep global warming to a minimum, #climateaction is what is needed. In a Q&A, @LicypriyaK, a young #climateactivist, shares her story and how she hopes to raise the voices of children in the fight against climate change.
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How can academics become active in the fight against climate change? In a Q&A, @w_knorr, co-founder of @faculty_future, describes his motivations to leave #academia and offers advice on how academics can create impact.

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