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Culture and pro-environmental behavior.

¹Division of Social Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China.

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Summary

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Culture significantly impacts human responses to environmental challenges by shaping values, perceptions of nature, and consumption behaviors. Understanding cultural dynamics is key for effective sustainability interventions.

Keywords:

Culture Human–nature relationships Nature Pro-environmental behavior Social practices

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Area of Science:

Environmental Social Science
Cultural Anthropology
Sustainability Studies

Background:

Global environmental challenges require understanding human behavior.
Cultural factors are increasingly recognized as critical determinants of environmental engagement.
Existing research often overlooks the nuanced role of culture.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the significant role of culture in human responses to global environmental challenges.
To synthesize research demonstrating culture's influence on pro-environmental behavior, nature perceptions, and consumption.
To underscore the necessity of cultural understanding for effective sustainability interventions.

Main Methods:

Review and synthesis of three thematic clusters of research.
Analysis of how cultural values influence pro-environmental behavior.
Examination of cross-cultural variations in nature perception and consumption patterns.

Main Results:

Culture influences pro-environmental behavior by shaping values and moderating psychological determinants.
Perceptions of nature and human-nature relationships differ significantly across cultures.
Community social practices and cultural norms strongly shape consumption behaviors.

Conclusions:

Integrating cultural insights is essential for designing effective, context-sensitive sustainability interventions.
Future research must explore the interplay of cultural and non-cultural factors.
Incorporating perspectives from underrepresented regions is crucial for global sustainability efforts.