On September 16, 2024, the 53rd Congress of the German Psychological Society will commence at the University of Vienna. Under the motto “People – Environment – Media”, over 2,500 scientists from across the DACH region will discuss how psychological findings can contribute to overcoming global challenges.
On the opening day, Sabine Pahl, environmental psychologist and co-director of the ECH, will give a central keynote speech. Her topic: How human decisions around plastic contribute to environmental pollution – and how social science findings and political measures can help to sustainably reduce plastic waste.
Pahl will summarize findings from over ten years of research and policy work. The focus will be on the perception of risks, support for political measures and behavioral changes. “My presentation will draw on interdisciplinary and international work to highlight the challenges of such integrative and applied research,” says Pahl, emphasizing a scientific approach that transcends the boundaries of individual disciplines, which the ECH also stands for.
You can view the congress agenda on their website.
