Opinion on economic impact of international climate action 2021

According to a 2021 survey, the majority in the advanced economies thought that international climate action to address climate change, such as the Paris climate agreement, would have no impact on their economy. However, more than 50 percent of respondents from Sweden felt that international climate actions would primarily benefit their economy.

Public opinion over the economic impact of international actions to address climate change in major economies worldwide in 2021

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Release date

September 2021

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

March 12 to May 26, 2021; February 1 to 7, 2021 (U.S.)

Number of respondents

16,254 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

survey conducted across 17 advanced economies

Supplementary notes

Survey question: Do you think actions taken by the international community to address global climate change, such as the Paris climate agreement, will mostly benefit (survey public)’s economy, mostly harm (survey public)’s economy, or have no impact?

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