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IPUR to work with young people at UNLEASH Hackathon
Workshop to bring together perspectives on the nature and role of experts
IPUR is organising a workshop to share and discuss perspectives on the nature and role of experts from the management science, public policy, psychology and other social science disciplines. Titled “Who are the experts? Crossing international perspectives from the social sciences”, the workshop is jointly organised by collaborators from the Paris-Panthéon-Assas University. It will be a […]
Call for Papers: “Who are the experts? Crossing international perspectives from the social sciences”
IPUR and the Paris-Panthéon-Assas University is launching a call for papers for a workshop titled: “Who are the experts? Crossing international perspectives from the social sciences”. The hybrid workshop, held in Singapore and online via Zoom, aims to bring together perspectives on the nature and role of experts from the management science, public policy, psychology […]
New study to understand people’s perceptions and attitudes towards net zero
IPUR is running a study to understand people’s perceptions and understanding of net zero. Findings and insights from the study will be used to guide risk communication interventions surrounding net zero, with the goal of supporting public policy and encouraging people to make lifestyle changes to reduce individual and household emissions. What is Net Zero […]
What I learned in my time at IPUR
From attending insightful and inspiring talks, participating in a symposium to learning about the different facets of risk communication, Jacqueline Kurz shares more about her time at IPUR working on a project with Leonard Lee looking at using the wisdom of the crowd to forecast health trends and outcomes for policymakers and practitioners. Read her full sharing here. […]
Channeling our eco anxiety into impetus for action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhNehMSV5Xg The effects of climate change may go beyond degradation of the planet’s health and natural resources. Beyond the visible and tangible environmental impacts such as more extreme weather, climate change has a deeper, unseen impact on people’s mental wellbeing. This phenomenon, known as “eco anxiety” or the chronic fear of impending environmental doom, has made […]
Turning eco anxiety into resilience and solidarity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjTQoiVj82Y&t=3s Many of us are aware of the damage that climate change is causing the Earth. We read and watch everyday in the media about the disasters and tragedies that take place around the world, and also hear about the climate issues that smaller communities in our grassroots or communities face. What may not be […]
How our food consumption habits can affect greenhouse gas emission levels
Our food consumption habits are a major contributor to climate change and in particular, greenhouse gas emission levels. Without a substantial shift in global diets, scientists predict that the world is unlikely to achieve targets set out under the Paris Agreement. Inspired by this complex yet relatively unknown issue in the fight against climate change, […]
Your expensive relationship with energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CraFzG4dPJY Without much thought, we often find ourselves turning and leaving on household appliances at home for nearly the entire day. The pandemic has seen us spend more time at home which naturally increases appliance usage, leading to increased energy consumption. In a warm and tropical country such as Singapore, air conditioners are a necessity […]
Optigram 2021: Reducing our carbon footprint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-mO6n-DucE Congratulations to the 4 teams that won this year’s “Optigram 2021: Climate Change in Asia“! The teams this year were asked to submit proposals for a digital media product (e.g. artwork, videos, website) which visualises scientific data creatively to communicate risks, patterns and trends (e.g. how risk perceptions emerge and evolve). The winning teams were: […]