Biography:

Dr John Gardner is a social psychologist in CSIRO’s Ecosystem Sciences Division, working in the areas of environmental behaviour, climate change mitigation and climate adaptation. He is involved in a range of projects in these fields, investigating the social, contextual and individual factors that motivate individuals, communities and businesses to change behaviour, to adopt new technology, and to prepare for climate change impacts. John has previously worked as an academic at the University of Queensland Business School, and as a research consultant to public and private sector organisations.

Presentations:

• Hot air or hot action: How communication can help translate research into action in areas such as climate change