Clarifying risk to improve readiness
Working with leaders to inform effective communication and keep people safer worldwide.
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Academic Journal Publications
Public perceptions about severe weather and climate change
Global public concerns about climate change: the role of education, direct experience, and indirect experience
A social science research agenda to accelerate public engagement in climate change adaptation
On the differential correlates of climate change concerns and severe weather concerns: Evidence from the World Risk Poll
Public perceptions of water insecurity
Self-reported anticipated harm from drinking water across 141 countries
Public concern about water safety, weather, and climate: Evidence from the World Risk Poll
Public understanding of numerical risks (numeracy)
Beyond high-income countries: Low numeracy is associated with older adult age around the world
Low numeracy is associated with poor financial well-being around the world: Evidence from the World Risk Poll
Media & Presentations
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Using behavioural science to inform risk communications
The Future of Risk Post-Covid
Insights for Climate Change Communications
How to tackle climate change through organizational change
Using insights from behavioral science to design better climate change communications
On the differential predictors of climate change concerns and severe weather concerns
Insights for Water Communications
Joint interview with Water Keeper Alliance for Smart Water Magazine
Insights for Numeracy Interventions
Improving risk know-how for low-numerate audiences
“People who are bad with numbers often find it harder to make ends meet – even if they are not poor“
Low numeracy is associated with poor financial well-being around the world
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