The Ipsos Climate Change Report
Every year, Ipsos surveys Australians to understand changes in our attitudes and sentiments relating to climate change and other environmental issues.
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The latest report | The Ipsos Climate Change Reports 2015 - 2024 | Press releases
Related articles | Technical notes
Download the 2024 Ipsos Climate Change Report - Social License sub-report
The latest report - 2024
This latest report reveals that Australians continue to be highly aware of the impacts of climate change on our country, sustaining the momentum for climate action. Australians, overall, support the transition to renewable energy and recognise the need to reduce emissions.
While there is strong support for climate action, there are emerging threats to public backing for the renewable energy transition, particularly related to economic impacts and misinformation. Clear, consistent communication and stronger actions from governments and businesses will be crucial in sustaining public support and achieving Australia's climate goals.
Key Highlights:
- Public Support and Understanding:
- There is strong notional support for the energy transition, but understanding of the progress made is low.
- Scepticism about Australia's ability to meet its net-zero targets persists, with many Australians uncertain about the transition's trajectory. - Economic Concerns:
- Concerns about the negative impacts of the transition on cost of living and energy reliability have increased, particularly in the current high inflation environment.
- The perceived economic benefits of the transition are less clear, with many unsure about the impact on jobs and the broader economy. - Misinformation and Communication:
- The communications environment is complex, with many Australians finding it challenging to navigate conflicting opinions on climate change.
- Misinformation about climate change and renewable energy is highly believable and widely shared, complicating public understanding. - Trust and Action:
- Governments and large businesses are seen as having the most power to influence climate change but are perceived to be performing poorly.
- Technical experts and academics remain the most trusted sources of information on climate-related issues. - Priorities for the Transition:
- The emphasis on cost of living is influencing priorities for the energy transition, with Australians wanting to see energy prices and reliability prioritised.
- There is a growing sentiment that Australia should only take action if other countries are also contributing fairly to climate change efforts.
The Ipsos Climate Change Reports 2015 - 2024
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Press releases
- 8 in 10 Australians are concerned about climate change with a clear public expectation of Government action. Read more
Related articles
- Australians now more concerned about green energy’s impact on cost-of-living and electricity bills Read more
- Globally the public ask: “What is the plan to tackle climate change?” Read more
Technical notes
The Ipsos Climate Change Report is conducted annually via the online Ipsos Omnibus panel. In prior years this study has also been administered via a stand alone online survey via Ipsos Digital. Each year approximately 1000 Australian adults aged 18+ are asked to select environmental issues facing the nation and a series of questions related to climate change. Data is weighted to match the profile of the population.
The precision of Ipsos online polls are calculated using a credibility interval with a poll of 1,000 accurate to +/- 3.5 percentage points and of 500 accurate to +/- 4.8 percentage points. For more information on the Ipsos use of credibility intervals, please visit www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/2017-03/IpsosPA_CredibilityIntervals.pdf
Polling Methodology Disclosure Statements
Ipsos believes in transparency around the polling we undertake. Further to this, and as a founding member of the Australian Polling Council, we are pleased to comply with the Council’s Code of Conduct, including making available a Methodology Disclosure Statement around each of the our published polls, including our Ipsos Issues Monitor. These statements can be accessed here.
