Joop de Boer

Joop de Boer is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Science, Department of Environmental Policy Analysis, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Amsterdam and continues as a guest researcher at the Institute for Environmental Studies. His work focuses on multidisciplinary environmental policy, including energy conservation, risk communication, and culturally sensitive food issues such as sustainable protein transitions.

Education:

• Doctorate in Psychology, University of Amsterdam

Research Interests:

• Climate change communication and public understanding
• Sustainable food systems and protein transitions
• Risk perception and mitigation strategies
• Cross-cultural consumer behavior analysis
• Policy frameworks for environmental sustainability

Recent Articles: Explore themes like anti-science beliefs, EU consumer awareness, and cultural barriers to meat reduction. These studies highlight synergies between gender equality and environmental goals, and political dynamics in climate policy.

Grants & Advising: Supervised four doctoral theses and contributed to the SENSE Research School (1995-2000). Active in editorial roles (e.g., Journal of Environmental Psychology) and public lectures on food sustainability.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates within the Institute for Environmental Studies, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.