Prof. Ben Newell from the School of Psychology, UNSW, explores the critical challenges behind the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG13), which calls on the world to “take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.” 🌍

In this video, Prof. Newell explains why addressing climate change is not just a scientific and political challenge, but also a deeply psychological one. From the way humans perceive risks to how we make decisions about the future, psychology plays a vital role in shaping responses to the climate crisis. By unpacking these behavioral and decision-making challenges, Prof. Newell highlights how understanding human thought processes can support better climate action and policy.

This video also reflects UNSW’s commitment to sustainability and education. Produced by the EDDS team of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education portfolio in collaboration with UNSW Sustainability, it connects global goals with local expertise, aiming to inspire informed and impactful action at every level of society.

Join us in exploring how psychology can help bridge the gap between awareness and action, and why urgent, coordinated responses are essential if we are to meet SDG13 and create a more sustainable future for all. 🌱✨

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