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Roles and Affiliations: Wouter Poortinga is a Professor of Environmental Psychology at Cardiff University, affiliated with both the Welsh School of Architecture and the School of Psychology. He has held academic roles since 2001, including Senior Lecturer and RCUK Academic Fellow. His work focuses on human-environment interactions, climate change perceptions, and sustainable behaviors.
Education: PhD in Environmental Sciences (University of East Anglia, 2004), MSc in Energy/Environmental Studies (University of Groningen, 1997), and MSc in Social Psychology (University of Groningen, 1995).
Research Interests: Dr. Poortinga’s research spans environmental risk perception, sustainable lifestyles, housing and health, and climate policy. He leads projects on public attitudes toward energy policies, behavioral spillover effects of environmental interventions (e.g., Wales’ carrier bag charge), and the health impacts of housing quality standards. Recent work addresses climate anxiety, cross-cultural climate perceptions, and urban sustainability.
Articles Overview: His publications analyze climate change communication, behavioral interventions, and policy impacts. Recent work highlights generational differences in climate beliefs, the psychological effects of green spaces, and the challenges of addressing climate distress in mental health systems. His research emphasizes translating environmental values into actionable policies.
