Global psychology leaders commit to apply psychology to social issues

Abstract

Leaders of psychological associations from more than 70 countries have signed a resolution committing to apply psychological science to address global health and well‐being, minimize widespread inequalities and stem climate change, according to a June 24 news release from the American Psychological Association (APA). Members of the Global Psychology Alliance met in Bogota, Colombia, June 15‐18 and agreed to continue working on select United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals through 2025. “Psychologists have a responsibility to come together and apply this science to address major societal issues, including climate change, global mental health and inequity,” said Arthur C. Evans Jr., Ph.D., CEO of the APA, who addressed the summit. The summit, hosted by the APA, was the second time Global Psychology Alliance members convened in person, building on progress made since their inaugural summit in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2019. The focus of the first summit was U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 13, which promotes taking action to combat climate change and its impacts. Members developed a framework to work toward this shared goal. More information is available at https://bit.ly/3nrqvzp.