Environment

In early 2020, the world was struck by a pandemic that brought daily life to a screeching halt. Among all the tragedy and the trauma brought on by COVID-19, many people found themselves searching for a silver lining.

Agtech, or agricultural technology, can help farmers keep up with the growing demand for food—but uptake of these new tools has been slow. Behavioral science can help nudge farmers towards adopting them.

Is sharing actually eco-friendly? Do we consume less when we share? We spoke with two behavioral scientists at ING to find out.

Behavioral science insights can explain why we struggle to take action against climate change and what some potential solutions might be.

Leveraging insights from behavioral science, local governments can help promote environmentally conscious workplace behavior, conducive to the development of sustainable cities.

How does framing of carbon pricing policy impact consumer attitudes and behaviors?

Banning straws may be a good way to reduce our impact on the environment, but it is important to be cautious of the long-term behavioral repercussions.

In a similar way to standard energy consumers, behavioral tendencies can be leveraged to promote green energy use in the energy prosumer market.

The "bandwagon effect" can be leveraged to help turn more communities toward greener energy sources.