Climate change

Half think net zero targets should be brought forward

The report from Ipsos and the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) presents the key findings of this rich and detailed study and its implications for public policy across government at national and local levels.

An Ipsos survey in Scotland for ClimateXchange and the Scottish Government to understand the Scottish public’s views on climate risks and opportunities.

The latest report from Ipsos on the effectiveness of measures to improve air quality finds that the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) introduced last year in Bath is likely to be contributing to the improved air quality seen in that area. Across Bath and Birmingham, the local CAZs are leading to shifts in behaviours – including re-routing (businesses) and choosing different modes of transport (residents) as well as a decrease in trips.

A new Ipsos Global Advisor study for Earth Day 2022 finds that there is more to do to persuade the public to make high impact environmentally friendly changes, with few people able to identify which actions are best at cutting carbon emissions.

A new Ipsos Global Advisor survey of 23,577 adults aged 16-74 in 31 countries found that climate change is a regular concern for half of people across a global country average.

The latest Climate Mobilisation Observatory report from EDF Energy and Ipsos reveals that despite the British having many concerns about the environment, and being better informed about activities that emit greenhouse gases than their global counterparts, mobilisation to fight climate change is not growing.

This month’s edition features stories on how global values are shifting, international threats and responses, the COP26 climate change conference, today’s retail environment, and perspectives on women’s experiences.

At the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26 in Glasgow, Ipsos will be taking an active role through several key platforms.