Global concerns about key environmental issues 2020

Published by
Madhumitha Jaganmohan,
Feb 21, 2022
This Ipsos survey indicates that 37 percent of respondents believed the most concerning environmental issue facing the world is climate change. Air pollution was the second most important environmental issue around the world, closely followed by the amount waste that is generated.

Most important environmental issues faced worldwide in 2020*

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Release date

April 2020

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

February 21 to March 6, 2020

Number of respondents

20,590 respondents

Age group

16-74 years

Special properties

28 countries

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* Original question: “In your view, what are the three most important environmental issues facing [country] today? That is, the top environmental issues you feel should receive the greatest attention from your local leaders?" The top three issues were included.

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5

Air pollution

7

Water pollution

7

Land pollution

7

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