Applying behavioural science for climate adaptation and water security: Discussion of the BASIN Research Project

Presenters:

• • Julie Truelove, Head of Policy and Advocacy, WaterAid Canada
  • Dr. Rohit Ramchandani, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships Officer, United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)

Date & Time: December 9, 2025, by 12 to 1 p.m. EST

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/caghcch

The webinar will explore emerging findings from the BASIN research project and tap into the intersection of climate and health for discussion of potential future applications.

The behavioural adaptation for water security and inclusion (BASIN) research project is exploring the potential of behavioural and psychological science perspectives to contribute towards enhanced climate adaptation for water security. Adaptation is behaviour change yet the potential for application of behavioural science models in the context of Burkina Faso, Tanzania, and Malawi remains largely unexplored.

Centred on five research questions, BASIN is examining the determinants influencing sustained engagement of community climate and water champions, uptake and use of climate information, and adoption of adaptation behaviours at local and national levels through 11 case studies.