• Global support for green recovery 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy was devastated. However, the virus indirectly impacted the environment, causing record emission reductions around the world. As global governments decide on post COVID-19 economic recovery plans, opportunities have arisen to introduce measures that will benefit the environment, and prioritize the climate crisis. In a poll with thousands of residents across 15 countries, many support a green economic recovery. The highest share of support was in India, at 81 percent. India was hit hard by the virus, but it also saw carbon emissions drop for the first time in four decades.

Global support for post-COVID-19 economic recovery prioritizing climate change in 2020

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Release date

March 2020

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

16 to 19 April, 2020

Number of respondents

28,029 respondents

Age group

16-74 years

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following. In the economic recovery after COVID-19, it's important that government actions prioritize climate change"