Climate change


Despite climate concern, fewer Canadians have changed their consumption habits than before the pandemic

Women lead climate-conscious changes in Canada; key generational differences in the steps adopted

Fewer consumers say they have changed their behaviour due to climate concern than did before the pandemic

In-home behaviours top list of climate-conscious actions taken more often: recycling/composting, saving energy, saving water and avoiding food waste.

Young Canadians' Attitudes on Climate Change

New Ipsos study looks at Canadian youth attitudes on climate change

Canadians Agree We Need to Do More on Climate, But Divided on Whether Economy Should Suffer as a Result

Half (51%) insist we must balance economic considerations with environmental concerns as we move towards reducing global warming

Half (49%) of Canadians Say Recent Events Make Addressing Climate Change More Urgent, but are Less Willing to Pay to Help

Slim Majority (52%) Now Not Willing to Pay More to Help Fight Climate Change, Up 6 Points Since 2019

Ipsos Perils of Perception: climate change

Around the world people say they understand what actions they need to take to combat climate change, but do they really? We ask them what they might do in their own lives to tackle climate change, and compare the answers to the (sometimes confusing) scientific truth
Environment Publication

Are you doing anything different in your life to combat climate change?

More than two in three say they’ve changed their behaviour because of climate change.
Economy Publication

Context Advantage Predictions for 2020

Discover what Canadians see ahead for society, world affairs, technology and economic outlook in 2020.

Saving the planet starts at home

Global Ipsos' survey for the World Economic Forum finds two out of three adults saying they have modified their behavior out of concern about climate change; top actions relate to water and energy use at home, waste management, and food choices.