Behavioral Science for Sustainable Development

This introductory module provides a comprehensive welcome to the course and introduces fundamental concepts of human behaviour and behavioural science as they relate to sustainable development goals.

This module focuses on understanding the systematic approach to behavior change, including problem analysis, identifying target audiences, and determining specific behaviors that need to change. It emphasizes the importance of system mapping and audience analysis.

This module examines the factors that influence behavior, including motivators and obstacles. It explores behavioral change theories and methods for gathering insights from target audiences to understand what drives their actions.

This module covers the design and implementation of behavior change interventions, including generic behavior change tools and methods for measuring success. It focuses on practical approaches to creating and evaluating behavior change programs.

This module addresses essential considerations in behavior change, including ethical concerns, sustainability of behavior change initiatives, and methods for scaling successful interventions. It examines the broader implications of behavior change programs.

This module presents real-world applications of behavioral insights across various contexts, including healthcare, environmental protection, and food waste reduction. It examines practical implementations and outcomes of behavior change initiatives.

This concluding module synthesizes the course learning through examination of behavioral science applications to the COVID-19 pandemic and provides a comprehensive summary of key concepts and their practical applications.