There is near-universal global public support for climate action, yet people systematically underestimate the commitment of their peers, according to a new study.
The research, published in Nature Climate Change, is based on a globally-representative sample of nearly 130,000 people in 125 countries.
It finds that 86% of people “support pro-climate social norms” and 89% would like their governments to do more to tackle warming. Moreover, 69% say they would be willing to contribute 1% of their income to addressing climate change.
Yet respondents also “systematically underestimate the willingness of their fellow citizens to act”, according to the paper, creating a potentially challenging “perception gap”.
This perception gap can leave us feeling hopeless and discouraged, but the reality is that the vast majority of people are on board with climate action. “This means that we can move the debate forward and focus on how we can best tap into this broad willingness to contribute [and] to best tackle the challenges posed by climate change,” said the study's authors.
As quoted by Katharine Hayhoe's "Talking Climate Newsletter"
It is nice to see a high number of people support climate action.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead.
...at the moment not many.
ReplyDeleteI've become more hopeful as winter passes by...such that it was.
DeleteIt is taking forever, and I don't think we have forever.
ReplyDeleteYes, we're at the stage of thinking of how to cope with climate crisis refugees. And maybe no longer having all the amenities we enjoy. I've quit the two groups where climate change and various efforts were being made. Not that I've stopped saving a bit of plastic here and there. And posting about climate efforts here as well. But it's interesting that our perceptions of others not caring is so high.
DeleteIt's the number one problem. And mankind is the greatest natural disaster.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the truth!
DeleteVery interesting. We’ve reached the point where it is good at economics to preserve what we have left of a healthful planet. But which tipping point will we reach first; the point of no return for the climate or the point at which business considerations drive the change that we need?
ReplyDeleteIt's a tough one. I think a lot of people care. The issue is getting people to change.
ReplyDeleteSome people have simply given up.