Psychological science, conservation, and environmental sustainability

摘要: Because environmental degradation has the potential to negatively affect mental and social well-being, sustainability is highly relevant psychologists, who have a tradition of interventions designed change behavior. Although many psychologists are already using psychological knowledge tools protect resources, their efforts neither widely known nor extensively utilized in applied conservation settings. Here, we describe some barriers effective adopted by professionals alike, provide suggestions both disciplines for more productive engagement. We also present an illustrative example science promote zoological park setting. Our aim raise awareness possibilities such collaboration urge work together order proactively address pressing challenges.