More and more people are concerned about global warming. According to a UN survey, 56 percent of respondents say they think about climate change at least once a week. 75,000 people in 77 countries were surveyed.
Together they represent the majority (87 percent) of the world’s population. The fear of the consequences of the climate crisis is greatest in the Fiji Islands, Afghanistan and Turkey. For more than two-thirds of respondents (69 percent), global warming is already affecting life decisions such as where they live, work and consume.
In line with this, four in five respondents around the world want their country’s government to step up efforts against global climate change. This mainly includes people in poorer countries (89 percent versus 76 percent in the G20 countries). An example of its use is a faster transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, which people in China are especially in favor of (80 percent).
“Bold action” is supported
UNDP Climate Director Cassie Flynn says there is “indisputable evidence that people around the world support bold climate action.” However, her UN Development Program colleague Achim Steiner says the concerns are not necessarily reflected in voting and consumption decisions. “I would do more. But not the others. “So I’m not going to do anything” is the attitude of many people.
The study involved 75,000 people in 77 countries, who were randomly called and interviewed.
Source: Krone
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