About 6-in-10 conservative Republicans believe climate change policies would hurt the US economy, while 57% of Democrats believe that they actually help the US economy.In 2024, there was a significant increase in the number of US citizens who stated that they believed in climate change. The percentage grew from 72% in 2017 to 78%, according...
Only 53% now rank climate change as one of the most important issues facing the country, a decline from 69% in 2023. The cost-of-living crisis and concerns about the NHS appear to be overshadowing environmental priorities. As climate crises intensify globally, recent polling in the United Kingdom reveals a complex and sometimes contradictory picture of...
71% believe climate change is primarily the result of human activity, while 26% think it’s a natural process, and a small minority (3%) deny its existence altogether.The message from the Turkish public is clear: climate change is real, it is happening now, and action is needed. In recent years, Türkiye has faced intensifying environmental challenges—from...
Spain demonstrates strong public support for both mitigation and adaptation policies addressing climate change — especially in areas such as renewable energy, behavioral regulation, and infrastructure investment.Public Concern & SupportApproximately 75–80% of Spaniards remain concerned about climate change. A recent Ipsos-led “fatigue” survey notes 75 % remain concerned, especially among women, older adults, and left-leaning voters....
There is a significant level of climate change skepticism among the South African public.Polling for the significance of climate change patterns In 2023, approximately 10% of South Africans denied any significant changes in climate patterns, while 32% believed that the observed weather changes were due to natural variability, rather than human activity. Additionally, 31% of...
Results from global surveys indicate an increase in the number of Saudis who perceive climate change as a serious and immediate threat, reflecting a heightened awareness of the urgency in addressing climate issues. More local climate polling surveys are needed. Research and polling studies were conducted to assess public awareness, acceptability, and attitudes towards climate...
While 87% of academic studies on Nigeria’s climate policies highlight growing awareness, only about 28% of the general public can accurately explain what drives climate change. Nigeria is at a pivotal moment in its development, where the demands of economic growth, energy security, and climate responsibility intersect. As global momentum builds toward decarbonization, Africa’s most...
In 2024, 77 % of Mexicans report increased worry over climate change compared to the previous year, placing Mexico fourth worldwide in terms of rising concern.As the Country Manager for Mexico at Climate ScoreCard, I have reviewed the latest polling data and public opinion research to assess the views of Mexican citizens on climate change, renewable...
Yet despite growing awareness, support for bold policies and personal action remains limited, leaving Japan at a crossroads between rising anxiety and slow momentum. Only 4 in 10 Japanese people feel a personal duty to act on climate change. New polling reveals a sharp rise in climate concern across Japan, fueled by another record-breaking summer...
The Indian public is deeply concerned about the climate crisis—but this concern needs to be translated into policy support and behavioural change. For that, high-quality, inclusive, and frequent polling is indispensable. As the world grapples with intensifying climate extremes, India, home to over 1.4 billion people, is emerging as a pivotal player in global climate...
