Episode 27: Human biases in perceiving the threat of Climate Change and how to correct them

In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined by Sweta Chakraborty About the guest: Dr. Sweta Chakraborty is a risk and behavioral scientist whose work is motivated by the need for clear, credible, evidence-based communication to urgently and proactively manage the risks that threaten human security and well-being. She is the U.S. Representative for “We Don’t Have Time,” the Sweden-based tech start-up that launched Greta Thunberg. She is also the founder and principle of Adapt to Thrive, a venture that seeks to better inform individuals, businesses, and government entities on the complex, interconnected challenges, already existing and emerging from a warming planet. She earned her doctorate in risk management from King’s College London, and her undergraduate degrees in Decision Science and International Relations from Carnegie Mellon University. In the Episode Sweta Chakraborty and Prof. Bhattacharya discuss –Human biases in perceiving the threat of Climate Change and how Science can contribute to a more inclusive society Conversation Time Stamp 2:00 – 4:00: Sweta’s transformation journey from academia to risk communication 4:00 – 5:37: How do innate biases affect human behavior and influence their reaction to issues like the pandemic and climate change 5:58- 8:15: What would be a feasible response to current climate crisis from individuals and businesses that 8:16 – 10:16 How is climate change and COVID-19 interlinked and what to expect from the future 10:17 - 12:24 How can science and the field of risk management help mitigate disproportional impact and build an inclusive society 12:25- 13: 57: Message to businesses as they tackle COVID-19 13:58 - Conclusion: Actions that individuals can take to tackle risks associated with Climate change and COVID-19 Sign up to receive weekly episodes right to your inbox: bit.ly/csbpodcastemail Submit your "Sustaining Sustainability" feedback and/or questions: bit.ly/csbpodcastfeedback

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