{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"analysis_type":["behavioral analysis"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":32,"relation":"eq"},"page":2,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=behavioral+analysis&page=2","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"sei-001591","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/sei-001591","title":"Toidujäätmete ja toidukao teke Eesti kodumajapidamistes ja toitlustusasutustes","publisher":{"name":"Stockholm Environment Institute","organization":"stockholm-environment-institute"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2015-08","source_url":"https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sei-2015-report-food-waste-and-food-loss-in-estonian-households-and-catering-institutions-sei-tallinn1.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report analyzes food waste in Estonia, finding that households are the largest contributors, with an average of 130.4 kg of food waste per household annually. In the catering sector, restaurants exhibit the highest rate of food loss, with 87% of their total food waste being avoidable. The study identifies food spoilage as the primary driver of household waste and plate leftovers as the main cause in hospitals and restaurants. It concludes with specific recommendations for households, schools, and healthcare facilities to reduce waste through better planning and consumer awareness.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Estonian households generate an average of 130.4 kg of food waste per year (2.5 kg per week), of which 36% is avoidable food loss, totaling 46.9 kg per year per household.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Cooked (ready-to-eat) food is the most significant component of avoidable household food waste at 35%, followed by fruits/berries and milk products/eggs at 16% each.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The primary reason for avoidable food loss in households is spoilage, accounting for 44% of cases, while preparing too much food accounts for 14%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the catering sector, food loss averages 59% of total food waste, with the highest proportion found in restaurants (87%) and the lowest in cafés (29%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Restaurants have the highest food loss per portion at 25.3%, whereas school canteens and cafés have the lowest at approximately 6%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Plate leftovers are the dominant cause of food loss in hospitals (88%) and most catering institutions, while canteens and buffets see the highest loss from prepared food that remains unserved (46%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Household food waste varies by demographic: families with children show the highest food loss per person, while older households (over 65) waste the least.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Low-income households have the highest relative share of food loss (45%) compared to their total waste, often due to purchasing discounted products with short expiration dates that are not consumed in time.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"It is estimated that Estonian households waste approximately 63 million euros worth of food annually.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Approximately 50% of households separate food waste, with 30% of all households using bio-waste containers (primarily in Tallinn) and 20% composting.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001591#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["food waste","sustainable consumption","waste management"],"geography_discussed":["Tallinn","Finland","Sweden","Denmark","Netherlands","United Kingdom","Austria","Norway"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["quantitative analysis","comparative analysis","behavioral analysis"]},{"id":"isdglo-000161","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/isdglo-000161","title":"‘Till Martyrdom Do Us Part’","publisher":{"name":"Institute for Strategic Dialogue","organization":"institute-for-strategic-dialogue"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2015","source_url":"https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Till_Martyrdom_Do_Us_Part_Gender_and_the_ISIS_Phenomenon.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report challenges the 'jihadi bride' stereotype, arguing that Western women migrate to ISIS due to a complex mix of push factors (social isolation, perceived persecution of Muslims) and pull factors (religious duty, sisterhood, and romanticised adventure). While their primary roles are domestic, some women engage in propaganda and professional services. The document analyses de-radicalisation models in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK, concluding that there is a critical shortage of female mentors and gender-nuanced counter-narratives to effectively address this threat.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000161#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Western women migrating to ISIS exhibit significant diversity in age, location, ethnicity, family relations, and religious background, making it impossible to create a single 'at risk' profile.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000161#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The motivation for women to join ISIS is multi-causal, and the label 'jihadi bride' is a reductionist and incorrect description of their reasons for travel.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000161#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Primary push factors for radicalisation include social and cultural isolation in Western societies, a belief that the global Muslim community is being persecuted, and frustration over international inaction regarding this persecution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000161#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Key pull factors include the desire to fulfill a religious duty by building a utopian 'Caliphate', the search for a sense of sisterhood and belonging, and the romanticisation of the journey and marriage.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000161#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While the primary role of women in ISIS territory is to be wives and mothers to the next generation of jihadists, they also perform critical roles in online recruitment and propaganda dissemination.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000161#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The actual conditions of life in ISIS territory—including failing infrastructure, lack of clean water, and domestic isolation—contradict the utopian propaganda and can serve as powerful counter-narratives.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000161#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a critical lack of gender-specific infrastructure in de-radicalisation programmes, specifically a shortage of female mentors and a lack of understanding regarding gender dynamics.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000161#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The UK's Channel programme utilizes a multi-agency approach to identify and support vulnerable individuals, but it suffers from an inconsistent workload for mentors and a lack of formal psychological training.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000161#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Denmark's 'Aarhus model' focuses on social inclusion and reintegration rather than legal prosecution, which has contributed to a decrease in young men from Aarhus leaving for Syria.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000161#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["Syria","Iraq","United Kingdom","Australia","Germany","Sweden","Aarhus","Raqqa"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study","policy analysis","behavioral analysis"]},{"id":"commgmu-000203","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000203","title":"WHAT’S IN A NAME? GLOBAL WARMING VERSUS CLIMATE CHANGE","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2014-05","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/May-2014-Global-Warming-vs.-Climate-Change.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that 'global warming' and 'climate change' are not synonymous for many Americans, with 'global warming' generally being more engaging and evoking stronger negative emotions, a greater sense of urgency, and higher levels of personal and familial threat. While the terms are largely synonymous for Republicans, the use of 'climate change' appears to reduce engagement among Democrats, Independents, liberals, and moderates.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000203#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Americans are more likely to hear and personally use the term 'global warming' than 'climate change', despite being equally familiar with both. In a January 2014 survey, 45% of respondents said they hear 'global warming' more often compared to 12% for 'climate change', and 35% personally use 'global warming' more often than 16% use 'climate change'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000203#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The term 'global warming' evokes stronger negative emotional responses than 'climate change'. Overall, 76% of Americans rate 'global warming' as a 'bad thing' compared to 63% for 'climate change'. 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Conversely, using 'climate change' appears to reduce engagement among Democrats, Independents, liberals, and moderates.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000254#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","climate change communication","environmental policy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["comparative analysis","survey research","behavioral analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000178","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000178","title":"Americans’ Actions to Limit Global Warming","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2013-11","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2014/02/Behavior-November-2013.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A November 2013 survey of 830 American adults reveals a decline in consumer activism and social discussion regarding global warming since 2011. 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In the past 12 months, 29% of Americans rewarded companies taking steps to reduce global warming by buying their products, and 24% punished companies opposing such steps by not purchasing their products.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000178#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Direct political engagement remains low, with only 13% of Americans contacting a government official about global warming in the past year. However, there is latent potential for action: 18% intend to urge officials to act in the next 12 months, and 29% would be willing to join a campaign to convince officials to take action to reduce global warming.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000178#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Americans are more likely to engage in civic actions if asked by someone they 'like and respect.' The most popular action in this context is signing a petition (53%), followed by signing a pledge to vote for candidates sharing their views (39%), attending neighborhood meetings (38%), and attending public presentations (37%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000178#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social discussion of global warming has declined; 26% of Americans say they discuss it 'often' or 'occasionally' with family or friends, down from 31% in November 2011.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000178#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Alarmed' segment (16% of the population) is the most active group across all categories. Majorities of this group have rewarded (67%) and punished (64%) companies based on climate actions, 40% have contacted government officials, and 76% discuss global warming often or occasionally.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000178#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Household and transportation energy-saving behaviors have been largely stable over five years. 46% of Americans always or often set their winter thermostat to 68 degrees or cooler (down from 62% in 2008), and 11% always or often walk/bike or use public transport/carpool instead of driving.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000178#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The adoption of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) has plateaued, with 53% of Americans reporting that most or all of their home bulbs are CFLs, a figure that has remained essentially stable since January 2010.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000178#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["energy efficiency","renewable energy","fossil fuel","public transport","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","behavioral analysis","trend analysis"]},{"id":"clipolin-000768","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/clipolin-000768","title":"Thermal Efficiency Retrofit of Residential Buildings: The German Experience","publisher":{"name":"Climate Policy Initiative","organization":"climate-policy-initiative"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2011-09","source_url":"https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Policies-Supporting-Thermal-Efficiency-in-Germanys-Building-Sector.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report examines the gap between Germany's thermal retrofit targets and current progress, identifying that the retrofit rate for residential outer walls is approximately 0.8% per year against a 2% target. 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However, the current annual retrofit rate for residential outer walls is approximately 0.8%, falling short of the government target of 2%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-000768#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Deep thermal retrofits are more economically viable when combined with non-thermal renovations (such as aesthetic improvements) rather than as standalone projects. In such cases, the cost of the thermal component can be reduced to about one-third of the full cost of a standalone thermal retrofit.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-000768#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Homeowners' awareness of co-benefits like thermal comfort and lower energy bills is higher among those already planning or implementing retrofits than those who are uninterested. Information channels such as TV and print press are more effective for reaching households in the early, uninterested stage.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-000768#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Contractors and public authorities are highly trusted sources of information for homeowners in the planning stage, with 56% of households trusting each. Conversely, while the internet is frequently used, it is not highly trusted due to inconsistent information.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-000768#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial incentives provided by KfW, including preferential loans and grants, increase in value as the post-retrofit thermal performance improves. However, the low volume of investments under the stricter KfW 55 and KfW 70 standards suggests that marginal increases in financial support (from 14% to 18%) are insufficient to drive most owners toward deeper retrofits.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-000768#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The quality of implementation depends on contractor skill, but current education for contractors is deemed insufficient regarding the coordination and communication of deep thermal retrofits. Certification schemes are proposed to incentivize training and increase homeowner trust.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"clipolin-000768#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["energy efficiency","residential building","climate finance","tax incentive"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","behavioral analysis","economic analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000177","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000177","title":"The attitude-behavior gap on climate action: How can it be bridged?","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/attitude-behavior-gap-data-tables.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document provides data tables from surveys of U.S. adults conducted between March 2021 and October 2023. 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Similarly, 31% were willing to donate money, but only 13% did; 29% were willing to volunteer, but only 6% did; and 28% were willing to contact government officials, but only 8% did.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000177#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social influence from a respected individual increases the likelihood of action, but a gap remains. Among those who 'definitely' would act if asked by someone they like and respect, 56% had donated money, 41% had signed a petition, 40% had contacted government officials, and 32% had volunteered. In contrast, among those who 'probably' would act under the same condition, the rates of action were much lower, ranging from 11% for volunteering to 23% for donating money.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000177#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Individuals who are both willing and active in climate action report significantly stronger social norms and more frequent climate-related communication than those who are willing but inactive. 78% of 'Definitely willing and active' Americans discuss global warming with family and friends 'often' or 'occasionally', compared to 50% of those who are 'Definitely willing and inactive' and 23% of 'All other Americans'. Additionally, 71% of the active group believe their family and friends think it is at least 'moderately' important that they take action, compared to 59% of the inactive group and 31% of others.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000177#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Confidence in collective efficacy is higher among those who are actively taking climate action. 74% of 'Definitely willing and active' Americans are confident that people like them, working together, can affect what the federal government does about global warming, compared to 61% of those who are 'Definitely willing and inactive' and 36% of 'All other Americans'. A similar trend is seen regarding corporate influence, where 62% of the active group expressed confidence compared to 55% of the inactive group and 35% of others.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000177#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change mitigation","climate change communication"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["survey data","behavioral analysis"]},{"id":"commyale-000234","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commyale-000234","title":"Hurricane Perceptions of Coastal Connecticut Residents","publisher":{"name":"Yale Program on Climate Change Communication","organization":"yale-program-on-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/app/uploads/2015/03/Coastal_Storm_Survey_Report_2015Mar20.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that most coastal Connecticut residents are ill-prepared for severe storms, often underestimating storm surge risks and lacking awareness of their specific evacuation zones. While many residents feel confident in their ability to stay safe, a significant portion would only evacuate if officially advised, and many cite financial or health barriers to doing so.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A large majority of coastal Connecticut residents are unaware of their official evacuation status, with 70% being \"either unsure or unaware that their home is in an evacuation zone\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant gap in evacuation likelihood based on official guidance for Category 2 hurricanes in Zone A: 58% would evacuate if advised by an official, compared to only 21% who would do so without official notice.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Residents generally misidentify the primary cause of death during hurricanes, with 70% attributing it to wind-related impacts and only 19% identifying storm surge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Coastal residents tend to underestimate the actual damage caused by storms; 52% reported that damage from past storms exceeded their expectations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Evacuation rates during Superstorm Sandy varied by zone, with 27% of Zone A residents evacuating compared to 11% of Zone B residents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Barriers to evacuation differ by zone: Zone A residents most frequently cite protecting their home or business (20%), while Zone B residents cite lack of money (24%) and poor health or disability (22%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of local evacuation maps is very low, with 74% of residents stating they have never seen one.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Despite low awareness of evacuation zones, residents' estimates of the likelihood of future hurricanes hitting the coast are generally accurate compared to statistical estimates.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 86% of residents who experienced a storm felt at least moderately prepared, only 32% have a disaster emergency plan known to all household members.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commyale-000234#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["hurricane","tropical cyclone","storm surge","coastal flood"],"geography_discussed":["World"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public opinion survey","behavioral analysis"]},{"id":"isdglo-000095","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/isdglo-000095","title":"Czechia: Country Election Risk Assessment","publisher":{"name":"Institute for Strategic Dialogue","organization":"institute-for-strategic-dialogue"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FRT-24_Czechia-Country-Election-Risk-Assessment-CERA_FINAL.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies a complex threat landscape for the 2025 Czech elections, where foreign actors—primarily Russia and China—exploit domestic polarization and economic grievances. 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While Czechia's decentralized electoral infrastructure is considered resilient, the report highlights critical gaps in regulatory strength, specifically the delayed implementation of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and inadequate oversight of third-party campaign financing.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000095#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The introduction of postal voting for citizens abroad in 2025 has become a primary target for FIMI, with 60% of surveyed respondents fearing it will lead to electoral fraud.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000095#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Russia remains the most active foreign actor, utilizing a network of Telegram channels (such as neČT24, Maršál Malinovskij, and Selský rozum) and the automated Pravda Network to disseminate pro-Kremlin propaganda.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000095#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Chinese influence operations are characterized as more discreet than Russia's, focusing on cultural diplomacy, economic leverage, and the use of CGTN Radio to manage narratives around human rights and the war in Ukraine.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000095#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Malign actors have deployed synthetic media to target high-level officials, including the use of deepfake audio and manipulated videos of President Petr Pavel to portray him as advocating war against Russia.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000095#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Voice of Europe' platform, based in Prague, was exposed as a Russian-sponsored hub that bribed European politicians to amplify Kremlin talking points ahead of the 2024 EU Parliament elections.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000095#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Czechia faces a significant regulatory gap due to the failure to transpose the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) into national law by the 2024 deadline, which limits the Czech Telecommunication Office's ability to address systemic risks on social media.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000095#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Campaign financing oversight is insufficient, with the Office for Economic Supervision of Political Parties lacking resources and issuing low fines, while third-party spending remains inadequately regulated.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000095#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Anti-Ukraine narratives are prevalent, often framing Ukrainian refugees as an economic and security burden; 60% of Czechs feel the country has accepted more refugees than it can manage.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000095#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Czech electoral system's physical infrastructure is considered robust due to its decentralized nature, the use of paper ballots, and manual counting by citizen commissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"isdglo-000095#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change disinformation","European Union Emission Trading Scheme 1"],"geography_discussed":["Russia","People's Republic of China","Ukraine","European Union","Slovakia","Romania","Poland","Germany","Prague"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["risk assessment","threat landscape analysis","behavioral analysis"]},{"id":"wri-000069","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wri-000069","title":"Identifying Priority Behavior Change Solutions to Key Drivers of Household Food Waste in the United States","publisher":{"name":"World Resources Institute","organization":"world-resources-institute"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://www.wri.org/research/identifying-priority-behavior-change-solutions-key-drivers-household-food-waste-united","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies key behavioral drivers of household food waste in the US, including forgetting food, lack of knowledge on food use, over-preparation, and time constraints. 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It argues that widespread adoption of the 2022 Chinese Dietary Guidelines (CDGs) would provide a \"triple win\" for food security, public health, and the environment. The document identifies specific areas of overconsumption (livestock, poultry, and cereals) and underconsumption (aquatic products, eggs, dairy, fruit, legumes, and nuts) relative to the CDGs. 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The report notes that for many machines, the \"'normal' setting is the warm temperature\", and consumers often view cold water as being for \"exceptional cases only\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000790#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Motivation barriers are driven by habitual 'autopilot' behavior and a 'present bias' where immediate perceived losses (e.g., less clean clothes) outweigh future gains (e.g., energy and cost savings). This is exacerbated by 'loss aversion', where the fear of poor cleaning performance is weighted more heavily than the benefits of sustainability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000790#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Several factors enable the transition to cold water washing, most notably that it requires no new equipment or significant additional physical effort. It also aligns with existing consumer values regarding monetary savings and sustainability, and is already perceived as beneficial for \"delicates, color preservation\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000790#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Interventions to make the behavior 'Easy' are highly effective, particularly the use of defaults. A simulated study in the Netherlands found that a \"default cold water setting increased cold water use\" and resulted in users consuming \"24% less energy\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000790#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Making the behavior 'Attractive' can be achieved through personalized goals and salient benefit messaging. 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