Tina Venema

Dr. Tina Venema is an Assistant Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development within the Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University. Her research focuses on how physical and social environments influence sustainable decision-making and behavior, with a particular emphasis on

• Nudge theory and its applications
• Consumer behavior in sustainability contexts
• Self-regulation mechanisms
• Impact of social norms and habits

Her work explores the boundary conditions of nudge interventions in promoting healthy and sustainable choices, including studies on food decision-making and workplace behavior. Recent publications highlight her expertise in

• Climate change communication
• Behavioral public policy
• Pro-environmental behavior
• Rule compliance dynamics

Scientific Awards:

• Bonduelle award for young researchers (2016)
• Louis Bonduelle research award (2016)

Dr. Venema teaches courses in

• Sustainable and Healthy Food Consumption
• Academic Professional Social Psychology
• Reshaping Human-Nature Relationships

and serves as a peer reviewer for journals like Behavioral Public Policy and Psychology & Health.