Learning and Research

There’s a lot that you can do to accelerate climate action, including learning about the climate crisis, the science behind climate change, and how to motivate people to act. In this section, we provide resources on courses, webinars, and research from behavior analysts, other behavioral scientists, and climate organizations. Both individual and group actions make an important difference in the global effort to address our climate crisis.   Learn how you can make a difference!

Resources

  • The Center for Behavior and Climate

    The Center for Behavior and Climate (CBC) was founded to advance the use of behavior change tools to accelerate climate action and educate the public about climate science and solutions. The Center offers online courses and live virtual workshops on behavior change for climate action, along with online courses on climate science and solutions. Additionally, our monthly newsletter provides insights on behavior change for climate action, climate policies, and climate science.

  • Susan Schneider's recommended reading list

    Dr. Susan Schneider, Adjunct Professor at Western Michigan University, provides an annotated reading list that includes books about climate change and sustainability. Author of her own award-winning book The Science of Consequences, Dr. Schneider has a Ph.D. in behavior analysis and also holds degrees in environmental and mechanical engineering. An environmental activist throughout her life, Dr. Schneider now focuses on climate action.

  • Values to Action

    Values to Action is a site that helps guide individuals and organizations to come together around shared values to implement strategies for the benefit of a community. The nonprofit was founded by behavior analyst Dr. Anthony Biglan, an award-winning leader of worldwide efforts to evolve more nurturing societies. Support Value’s to Action’s policy brief to increase federal funding for behavioral research on reducing climate emissions.

Courses

Check here for courses on climate solutions, climate science, sustainability, and behavioral approaches to these topics.

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Webinars

Check here for webinars offered by ABACC organizations and ABA programs.

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Research Opportunities

Check here for research opportunities, ideas, or completed research offered by ABACC organizations, programs, and climate nonprofits.

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