Behavior Analysis for Sustainable Societies SIG – 2025 Annual

By Behavior Analysis for Sustainable Societies Board

Since the last Behavior Analysis for Sustainable Societies (BASS) SIG meeting at the 2024 ABAI convention in Philadelphia, PA, the SIG has continued. The leadership team now includes Elizabeth Meshes, Jessica Ghai, Stephanie Xie, and Audrey Breault. The board meets monthly and continues to facilitate community meetings open to all BASS SIG members via Zoom. Due to low member participation, the BASS SIG board conducted a survey to assess whether the SIG should continue or dissolve. While the response rate was low, those who responded overwhelmingly supported continuing the SIG. Based on this feedback, the leadership team is exploring ways to increase engagement and participation while maintaining the SIG’s mission.

Ongoing Initiatives

Each monthly meeting provides members with updates on funding opportunities, research dissemination, continuing education, scholarships, and upcoming events within and beyond ABAI. The BASS SIG newsletter helps keep members informed and engaged. At the end of every meeting, members commit to an action for the coming month, with a cumulative record tracking completed actions over the past year, which include:

Conference & Research Engagement – Members are preparing presentations, networking, and promoting BASS SIG at professional conferences.

Sustainability Initiatives – Efforts include updating recycling signage, auditing waste bins, and implementing native/waterwise landscaping projects.

Education & Reading – Members are engaging with sustainability-focused books, peer-reviewed behavior-analytic articles, and other relevant materials.

Advocacy & Outreach – Initiatives include researching legislation, collaborating with university sustainability programs, and leading climate talks.

Content Development – Members are contributing to blogs, refining articles, and developing social media and project brief templates.

Future Goals

BASS SIG’s objectives for the coming year include:

Assessing the long-term sustainability of the SIG and developing a strategic plan
Enhancing social media engagement with a structured action plan
Recruiting new board members to expand leadership
Increasing member participation and fostering greater year-round engagement
Expanding CE opportunities and developing member-led CE content

Membership in BASS SIG remains open to all, providing valuable professional connections for those passionate about behavior change for sustainability and climate action.