Welsh farmers’ local knowledge is of great value, as are perspectives on challenges they face and their hopes for the future. Farmers can shape a future involving fundamental transitions to sustainable methods: they are regional actors and not simply observers of their fate. Therefore, understanding their views and knowledge on these aspects is paramount, bringing their voices to the fore. This behavioural science informed research investigated Welsh farmers’ views on climate issues and a just transition, and their level of knowledge on these aspects, what the concerns of Welsh farmers are currently, and what aspects award them a sense of hope for the future of Welsh farming.
About the Speaker
Sandy Stevens has just completed her PhD in Environmental Behaviour Change at Aberystwyth University. She has also recently finished a PhD placement with Welsh Government in Local Environment Quality where she was able to apply some of the behavioural insights from her research.