Canadian adults are experiencing a diversity of eco-emotions, sometimes at the same time. By acknowledging that our feelings are an understandable emotional response to climate change and adopting self-compassion, we can move beyond avoidance and overwhelm toward climate action.
Bridging the Gap from Intention to Action in Conservation
In British Columbia, we identify with our expansive forests, soaring mountains, ocean shores, and fresh water. Where we sometimes get stuck — for many good reasons — is in making that connection between appreciating and valuing nature to taking action to protect it. Behavioural insights — or BI — can provide a bridge across that tricky space between intention (I want to protect nature that I value) and action (changing my actual behaviour to help make that happen). And BI can show us that sometimes, with just a little nudge in the right direction, we can make a big difference with even small actions.