An Introduction to Conservation Psychology
28 May 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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unex-environmental@ucsd.edu
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Join us for an engaging guest speaker series where leading experts in behavior change and conservation will share valuable insights on key sustainability topics.
Presenter: Wesley Schultz, Ph.D.
Why do people make unsustainable choices—and how can we inspire change? Conservation psychology explores the psychological drivers behind environmental behavior and offers science-backed strategies to promote change. In this free 45-minute webinar, Professor Schultz will introduce key principles of conservation psychology and how they apply to real-world environmental challenges. From water, to energy, to recycling and beyond, understanding human behavior can help you design more effective programs and initiatives. Join us to learn how this growing field can enhance your impact in the environmental space.
Wesley Schultz has been teaching and conducting research on the behavioral foundations of sustainability for more than 30 years. He is Research Professor at Claremont Graduate University, and has served as Scientific Advisor to numerous businesses and governmental organizations, including ENERGY STAR, Cal Recycle, the U.S. EPA, and Keep America Beautiful. He currently serves as Editor-in- Chief at the Journal of Environmental Psychology, and he is past president of the Environmental Psychology Division (4) of the International Association of Applied Psychology.
If you are having trouble registering, please email us at unex-environmental@ucsd.edu.
Presenter: Wesley Schultz, Ph.D.
Why do people make unsustainable choices—and how can we inspire change? Conservation psychology explores the psychological drivers behind environmental behavior and offers science-backed strategies to promote change. In this free 45-minute webinar, Professor Schultz will introduce key principles of conservation psychology and how they apply to real-world environmental challenges. From water, to energy, to recycling and beyond, understanding human behavior can help you design more effective programs and initiatives. Join us to learn how this growing field can enhance your impact in the environmental space.
Wesley Schultz has been teaching and conducting research on the behavioral foundations of sustainability for more than 30 years. He is Research Professor at Claremont Graduate University, and has served as Scientific Advisor to numerous businesses and governmental organizations, including ENERGY STAR, Cal Recycle, the U.S. EPA, and Keep America Beautiful. He currently serves as Editor-in- Chief at the Journal of Environmental Psychology, and he is past president of the Environmental Psychology Division (4) of the International Association of Applied Psychology.
If you are having trouble registering, please email us at unex-environmental@ucsd.edu.