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Behavioural and psychological insights in climate policy

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  • Gkargkavouzi, Anastasia
  • Halkou, Panagiota
  • Halkos, George

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The current work examines the role of behavioural and psychology science in the design and implementation of climate policies. By synthesizing evidence from diverse disciplines, we develop an analytic framework to assess how behavioural and psychological insights can close the intention-action gap and enhance policy effectiveness. Drawing from recent studies on psychological adaptation, social norms, and policy instrument design, we argue that integrated, context-sensitive behavioural strategies can facilitate large-scale sustainable transformation. The paper emphasizes the limitations of current behavioural approaches and proposes robust, interdisciplinary policy architectures aimed at fostering equity, engagement, and long-term impact.

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  • Gkargkavouzi, Anastasia & Halkou, Panagiota & Halkos, George, 2025. "Behavioural and psychological insights in climate policy," MPRA Paper 125312, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:125312
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    Keywords

    Behavioural science; climate policy; psychological adaptation; public engagement.;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • A14 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Sociology of Economics
    • I30 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General
    • Q00 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - General
    • Q51 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Valuation of Environmental Effects
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • Q59 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Other

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