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Published: 24 April 2026

Five-level framework for application of behavioural insights and corresponding policy examples

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Five-level framework for application of behavioural insights and corresponding policy examples

Behavioural
intervention
Single policy
Policy mix
Policy
interconnection
System

Influence individual behaviours and improve the communication of existing policies

Ground policy choice and guide policy design

Complement traditional policies and leverage synergies across policy tools in a specific area

Enhance policy coherence across different policy areas

Achieve a better-functioning, more cohesive system

Examples
  • Österreich radelt (Austria)
  • Public transportation nudges (Finland)
  • Horizon 2020 NUDGE project (Belgium, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Portugal)
  • SOC2050 (Luxembourg)
  • Study on the renewable energy grant scheme (Cyprus)
  • Behavioural insights toolkit for the green transition (Estonia)
  • Study on residential heating behaviours (Ireland)
  • Nudge approaches for sustainable consumption (Germany)
  • Study on the potential of and barriers to carpooling (Denmark)
  • Behavioural insights toolkit for the green transition (Estonia)
  • Sustainable Mobility Behaviours in the Alpine Region (Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia)
  • Climate Plan 2025–2035 (Netherlands)

Source: Authors

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