Behavioral Interventions for Climate Mitigation in Developing Countries : Overview and Prospects
Drews, Stefan (Universidad de Málaga. Departamento de Economía Aplicada)
van den Bergh, Jeroen C. J. M (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Date: |
2023 |
Abstract: |
Behavioral interventions are increasingly being considered as useful complements of traditional climate-policy instruments. These interventions are so far mostly being studied and applied in high-income countries. Here, we examine their application to achieve carbon emissions reduction in low- and middle-income countries. This involves synthesizing evidence from meta-analyses and systematic reviews from developed countries and deriving general insights for developing countries. We also review evidence from primary studies in developing countries, organizing insights by major world regions. We discuss context dependence of findings, as well to what extent behavioral interventions are complementary to, and create synergies with, other policy instruments. We hope that the present overview serves as starting point to expand the currently small evidence base on climate-relevant behavioral interventions in developing countries. Suggestions are made how to move this research forward. |
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Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M |
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Anglès |
Document: |
Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar |
Subject: |
Information ;
Nudge ;
Climate change ;
Behavior ;
Global south ;
SDG 13 - Climate Action |
Published in: |
Journal of Environment and Development, Vol. 32, Issue 3 (September 2023), p. 223-242, ISSN 1552-5465 |
DOI: 10.1177/10704965231190118
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