A prosperous society needs a healthy planet. Nature underpins the global economy, enriches the lives of billions, and provides the conditions in which humanity can flourish. But human behaviour lies behind many of the threats to our natural environment.
We work with policy makers, NGOs and private partners to promote energy and water conservation, support sustainable lifestyle choices, protect biodiversity and tackle the illegal wildlife trade, and encourage clean growth and green business practices.
Latest work
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Evaluating the Nest Learning Thermostat
Four field experiments evaluating the energy saving potential of Nest's Smart Heating Control
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The case for turkey sandwiches, and other food for thought this Christmas
With Christmas around the corner, many of us in the UK find ourselves frantically purchasing vast amounts of food. Turkeys,…
More on environment and sustainability
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Reducing household power usage during the hottest days of the year
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Can we be more ambitious on sustainable diets?
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Behavior Change For Nature: A Behavioral Science Toolkit for Practitioners
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Applying behavioural science to manage England’s water resources
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The Behavioural Insights Team Annual Update Report 2017-18
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How new number plates could green Britain's roads
