Glossary:

62. Green Nudges – Bridging the Intention-Action-Gap and Shaping Sustainable Futures

Term	Definition
Behaviour	The way in which an individual or a group reacts, acts or conducts in response to internal or external stimuli.
Biases	Cognitive distortions that influence decision-making and perception.
Capability	Refers to the skills, knowledge, resources, or abilities that enable a person or organization to perform an activity.
Gamification	Application of game-design elements and principles to non-game contexts to increase motivation and engagement.
Intention-Action-Gap	Refers to the discrepancy or inconsistency between a person's intentions or plans and their actual actions or behaviours.
Motivation	Reflective or automatic mental processes that activate or prevent behaviour.
Nudge	Subtly influencing people's behavior or decision-making without restricting their choices or forcing them to act in a certain way.
Opportunity	External factors outside that influence behaviour like infrastructure or social aspects.
Self-Commitment	Refers to the act of making a personal pledge or promise to oneself by an individual, group, company or organisation to achieve a specific goal, adopt a particular behaviour, or uphold certain values or standards.
Social Norms	Shared expectations or rules within a group or society about acceptable behavior, values, beliefs, and practices.
Sustainable	Refers to practices, processes, or systems that meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.