Scottish Government

Priority areas for the Environment Social Research team are climate change and pro-environmental behaviour change. The team's remit includes:

• Environmental attitudes and behaviours
• Behaviour change
• Sustainable development and greenspace
• Flooding, recycling, waste and water

In relation to the Scottish Government's Purpose, the Environment Social Research team contribute towards the following National Outcomes:

• We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production
• We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations
• We live in well-designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need
• We live longer, healthier lives

The following information is available from the Environment Social Research website:

Publications - overview of the range of Scottish Government research published in this area

Behaviour change research - summary of work taken forward by the Scottish Government and other research centres

Environmental attitudes and behaviours - information on the Scottish Environmental Attitudes and Behaviours Survey

Social Evidence Network - information on stakeholder engagement

Contacts - contact details for the Environment Social Research team