Understanding why people do what they do is central to advancing equitable and
sustainable futures. Yet, theories about human action are fragmented across many social …

Human preferences, practices and actions are the main drivers of global environmental
change in the 21st century. It is crucial, therefore, to promote pro-environmental behavior. In …

Sustainability demands changes in human behavior. To this end, priority areas include
reforming formal institutions, strengthening the institutions of civil society, improving citizen …

The complex, context-dependent, and dynamic nature of human behavior is increasingly
recognized as both an important cause of sustainability problems and potential leverage for …

With humans altering climate processes, biogeochemical cycles, and ecosystem functions
(1), governments and societies confront the challenge of shaping a sustainable future for …

This report presents an overview of research horizons in sustainability science. Its motivation
is to help harness science and technology to foster a transition toward sustainability–toward …

The term “environmental problem” exposes a fundamental misconception: Disruptions of
Earth's ecosystems are at their root a human behavior problem. Psychology is a potent tool …

Sociological insights are often underutilized in sustainability science. To further strengthen
its commitment to interdisciplinary problem-driven, solutions-oriented research …

Complexity thinking is increasingly being embraced by a wide range of academics and
professionals as imperative for dealing with today's pressing social–ecological challenges …

Our beautiful Earth is becoming inhospitable to us. How should educators, researchers, and
knowledge creators respond to this existential threat? By accepting an unpalatable truth: our …