Theory and practice of behaviour change for individual and planetary health
Project overview
Scientists at the IGVF are investigating the connection between behavioural change, health promotion and climate change.
By integrating knowledge about the neurological basis of behavioural change (see Behaviour Change Resource Model) with regard to e.g. nutrition, mobility and consumer behaviour, the potential for positive effects on individual and planetary health are analysed.
The aim is to develop strategies that both improve individual health and contribute to reducing environmental pollution, for example by promoting more sustainable lifestyles among various target groups such as students and patients.
Further information
- Duration: since January 2023
- Responsible: Institute for Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion
Project management
Prof. Dr. med.
Tobias Esch
Institute management
Faculty of Health | Institute for Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 48
58455 WittenRoom number: 2.021
Project coordination
Dr. rer. oec. Dr. rer. medic.
Maren Michaelsen
Research management
Faculty of Health (School of Medicine) | Institute for Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 48
58455 WittenRoom number: 2.020
Miriam Thye, M. Sc.
Research assistant
Faculty of Health (School of Medicine) | Institute for Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: 1.041
