This is what the world's largest climate survey says

Quickly: What does the study reveal?

• 80% of people want their products Governments are doing more to combat the climate crisis a company.

• 60 percent say so Climate crisis Her life already He was affected.

• 53 percent say so now Greater concerns about the climate crisis A year ago.

• 72% of people want their governments to act faster exit from Fossil fuels and fuelsWhich produces greenhouse gases.

• 86 percent of people say states are in matters Climate protection They should work more closely together, even if they have significant differences in other areas.

• 43% of people think so Extreme weather events It increased.

• 78 percent of people say they want better protection from Effects from Extreme weather.

• 79% of people want this The richest countries in the world Helping poor countries more in confronting the climate crisis.

• 81% of people want you The country is doing moreLike planting trees.

What happened: In recent decades, climate change has increasingly raised awareness and concern among the world's population. The 2024 People's Climate Vote study provides a comprehensive analysis of global public opinion on climate change.

More than 75,000 people were surveyed in 77 countries, making the study the world's largest independent public opinion poll on the topic.

Below are the main findings and key facts from the study.

– Growing concern about climate change

53% of respondents worldwide are more concerned about climate change than last year. The percentage of concern in the least developed countries in particular rose to 59 percent.

Regional differences: Countries such as Fiji (80%), Afghanistan (78%, which recently experienced devastating environmental disasters following floods) and Mexico (77%) recorded the highest increase in anxiety. In contrast, Saudi Arabia was the only country in which the majority of participants (53%) were less concerned.

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Common thoughts about climate change: 56% of people around the world think about climate change on a daily or weekly basis. People often think about climate change, especially in Arab countries (47%), Latin America and the Caribbean (44%), and sub-Saharan Africa (40%).

Influencing life decisions

69% of respondents said climate change affects their major life decisions, such as where to live, work, and purchasing decisions.

Strongest impact: In LDCs (the world's least developed countries), 74% of people are severely affected, while in rich G20 countries 50% of those surveyed feel this impact.

Extreme weather events

43% of respondents worldwide reported this Extreme weather events It became worse in their area. Young children are particularly affected Developing island countries (SIDS, Developed SIDS) by 53%.

Slight improvement: Saudi Arabia It was the only country where a majority (66%) said extreme weather events were better than usual. The study was conducted long before the current heat wave in Saudi Arabia, which already occurred this year There were thousands of deaths.

Expectations from politics

Stronger climate commitments: 80% of people around the world want their countries to strengthen their commitments to combat climate change.

Rapid transition to renewable energy: 72% of respondents want a rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Education and cooperation

80% of people call for increased climate change education in schools, and 86% of respondents believe that countries should work together to combat climate change, despite other differences.

What can you learn from him?

The 2024 People's Climate Vote study shows clear global concern about climate change and strong support for decisive action. The findings highlight the need for governments and international communities to take bold steps to address the climate crisis.

Above all, this study provides decision-makers with valuable insights into the views and priorities of the world's population and should serve as a basis for future climate policies and strategies.