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Prof. Linda Steg is a Professor of Environmental Psychology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. She holds adjunct roles at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and is a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Her research focuses on the interplay between human behavior and environmental sustainability, including energy use, climate policy effectiveness, and societal acceptance of environmental measures.
Education:
- PhD in Social Psychology (1996, University of Groningen), thesis: 'Gedragsverandering ter vermindering van het autogebruik' (Behavioral change to reduce car use)
- Master’s/BA in Adult Education (University of Groningen)
Research Interests:
- Behavioral drivers of pro-environmental actions
- Climate anxiety and coping strategies
- Energy transition policies and public acceptability
- Integration of behavioral science into climate models
- Role of values in sustainable behavior adoption
Awards & Recognition:
- 2020 NWO Stevin Prize (€2.5M for climate behavior research)
- 2017 KNAW Membership
- Author of the IPCC's 2022 Third Report on Climate Change
Grants & Impact:
- Lead researcher in European Energy Research Alliance studies on shale gas public opinion
- Co-developer of the MAP framework for lifestyle change in climate models
- Advises governments and organizations on sustainable behavior interventions
Labs/Teams:
- Environmental Psychology research group at the University of Groningen
- Collaborations with global institutions on climate policy and behavior change
