Climate change, morals, values and policies

Convener: Noel Baker | Co-conveners: Zsanett Greta Papp, Mario Scharfbillig, Emmanuel Salmon, Maria Vittoria GargiuloECSECS

Human beings react to climate change information and climate action policies not only based on facts and evidence. Their attitudes might appear irrational, while they are in fact a complex combination of values, fears, religious beliefs, and psychological factors. How can scientists and governments ensure that their communication resonates more deeply with a broader range of citizens without resorting to the manipulative tactics used by those who seek to advance their vested interests? How can decision-makers ethically design inclusive policies that will call on people and have an impact?

This Union Symposia will gather experts from various fields who will shed light on different aspects of our human nature, based on their scientific research and practice.