Add to CalendarAs the environmental agenda moves forward and gathers momentum, its success continues to rely on a change in mindset, as well as a change in policy. This session will show the importance of the human factor – choices made by individuals conscious of their role in preserving the environment.
Approaches focused on positive behavior – whether they are farmers’ organic methods, or consumers buying fair-trade products – have had a strong track record of achievement. Utilizing audience participation, vigorous discussion and real-world examples, this session will demonstrate the importance of behavior going forward.
Further readings:
SEI
Photo essay about the user-journey methodology: Clearing the Smoke
No food security without fire – A blog by Caroline Ochieng
Rare
The Principles of Pride – The Science Behind the Mascots (2013)
Video (SIWI Sofa): Power of Pride – Social norms for community-based watershed management (2017)
Presentations (PDFs)
