The human factor
Dirk Sijmons, landscape architect
Citizenship in the Antropocene
Mobilis in Mobile is a lecture about the question how we find guiding principles for policy and design with the wicked environmental problems of the Anthropocene. Four different worldviews, and the way they influence the perspectives for action. Next to these worldview the lecture also deals with the professional niches we could choose. Combining these two formative elements offers at least sixteen different positions a reflective practitioner could use to confront the challenges of the Age of Mankind.
Tobias Brosch, Consumer Decision and Sustainable Behavior Lab, Department of Psychology – UNIGE
Behavioral perspectives for sustainable action: Psychological barriers and levers
Developing a more sustainable way of life is one of the most urgent tasks facing our planet and its inhabitants. While the majority of people are now aware of such issues, such as climate change or biodiversity loss, too little is being done to translate this knowledge into concrete and sustainable action. To promote the necessary behavior changes, research is studying the determinants of sustainable behavior, and policymakers have started to apply behavioral knowledge to develop new intervention strategies. In this presentation, we will discuss the most recent psychological knowledge about the factors that can motivate people to take sustainable actions or that can hinder those actions. Different intervention strategies aimed at promoting sustainable action, such as information provision, motivational approaches and “nudges” will be presented and discussed.
Robert Sadleir, economist, Founder of Bureau Haus Ltd.
Personal transformation and creating change for real-world transition
part 1
How do I facilitate change? Transform myself, my community, my workplace to make the transition happen. This presentation gives an overview and insight into purpose led change and the approaches that can be employed in different contexts. Provides also overview of frameworks that and norms that can be used to structure change such as the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, ESG investment frameworks; and International Standards (ISOs).
Robert Sadleir, economist, Founder of Bureau Haus Ltd.
The economics of ecological transition
part 2
How do I facilitate change? Transform myself, my community, my workplace to make the transition happen. This presentation gives an overview and insight into purpose led change and the approaches that can be employed in different contexts. Provides also overview of frameworks that and norms that can be used to structure change such as the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, ESG investment frameworks; and International Standards (ISOs).
Yupar Myint, Head of Entrepreneurship at the Maxwell Centre, University of Cambridge
The Role of Social Capital in the Incubation of New Ventures: Cambridge (UK) Experience
Developing entrepreneurial mindsets and skills among researchers and scientists is crucial for innovation in contributing to society and economy. This session will share Cambridge experience, especially the role of social capital in the co-creation of new ideas and ventures in the Cambridge Cluster, Europe’s largest Technology Cluster. This will also discuss our experience at Impulse Entrepreneurship Programme, University of Cambridge in training the researchers and creative talents with growth mindsets helping them explore their passion in creativity and science, explore their clever ideas and execute them successfully.
Panos Mantziaras, director of Fondation Braillard Architectes
Coordination Session
Coordination session about the third part of the Theory Masterclass.