A few words about our

Research

see also our publications
augmented reality, vr, virtual reality
environmental communication and technology
Digital communication

New technologies such as virtual reality, mobile apps, and social media provide unprecedent opportunities to stimulate pro-environmental behaviors. We investigate how to leverage digital tools for a more sustainable society, see, for example, our ECoVR project.

Meso level
Public discourses

Societal changes require changing discourses. This is why we study how diverging viewpoints are represented in (social) media discourses and which factors may trigger changes toward a broader acceptance of solutions and responsibilities.  

behavior change
Environmental behavior change

Since environmental behavior is caused by human behavior, it is vital to stimulate pro-environmental behavior with behavior change techniques such as environmental communication.

newspapers, pile of newspapers, press
Misinformation
Information complexity

Environmental challenges are exacerbated by complex information landscapes. We investigate how misinformation circulates, complicating public understanding of environmental issues, to identify innovative strategies that enhance effective communication and promote informed, environmental decision-making. See, for example, our Adolescents susceptibility to Misinformation project.