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Behavioural Science
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June 16, 2023
BeSci to Improve Knowledge and Information Sharing
In this session, entities shared how behavioural science can be applied to improve the way that UN colleagues share knowledge and information.
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June 15, 2023
The Role of BeSci in Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases
The session presented a framework on the relationships between non-communicable disease prevention, detection, and management and behavioural determinants at the individual, community, and health systems levels.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
June 15, 2023
Applying Behavioural Insights to Strengthen Health Equity and Impact
This event explored participatory behavioural change design methods for increasing equitable uptake of health services amongst underserved communities.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
June 15, 2023
Behavioural Science and Artificial Intelligence
This event discussed the intersection of BeSci and artificial intelligence and what it means for the work of the UN.
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June 15, 2023
Global Support for the Application of Behavioural Science
This event demonstrates global support for behavioural science in the UN as well as in Member States, academia and other partner organisations.
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June 14, 2023
The Neuroscience of Peace and Conflict
This webinar discusses the neuroscience of peace and conflict.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
June 14, 2023
Empowering Women through Behavioural Science
This session sheds light on how UN Entities are applying behavioural science to empower women.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
June 14, 2023
UN Entity Experiences Embedding Behavioural Science
In this session, UN behavioural science practitioners discussed their experiences embedding behavioural science into their programmes, processes and institutions.
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June 14, 2023
Emerging Areas of Behavioural Science Application the UN
This session explored relatively emerging areas of behavioural science in the UN.
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SDG 04: Quality Education
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
June 13, 2023
Behavioural Science for Sustainability
This session explored a range of UN experiences applying behavioural science to address sustainability.
SDG 13: Climate Action
June 13, 2023
BeSci 101: Introduction to Behavioural Science
This session is designed for colleagues new to behavioural science and introduced behavioural science and showcased practical applications from within the UN system.
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June 13, 2023
Applying Behavioural Science Across the Food System
In this session, four UN organisations – FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, and WFP – presented and discussed examples of where behavioural science has been used in practice across the whole food system to improve outcomes.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
June 13, 2023
Tackling Administrative Burdens and Behavioural Frictions
Behavioural frictions such as "administrative burdens" can make it harder for us to do what we want. This session discusses how to tackle administrative burdens using behavioural science.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
June 12, 2023
How Behavioural Science is Generating Impact in the UN
The opening session of the 2023 UN Behavioural Science Week discusses the potential behavioural science holds for the work of the UN and the impact it has generated so far.
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June 12, 2023
Using Evidence from BeSci for Climate Action in Development Contexts
Behavioural science can contribute to realising positive environmental and development outcomes this session summarises findings of this work.
SDG 13: Climate Action
April 12, 2023
[UN BeSci Week] Scaling Behavioural Science with Prof John List
This session explores considerations for scaling behavioural science, including enablers such as using incentives, implementing ideas at the margins of existing operations, letting go of less promising ideas, and encouraging a sustainable scaling culture.
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