Climate change


Environment Survey

UK public highly supportive of COP26 goals but few expect the government to take the steps needed

Despite low confidence in the government, the public see the UK as the G20 country doing most to tackle climate change
NHS Survey

The public recognise the link between climate change and health, and generally do not have strong views on the role of the NHS and social care in responding to climate change

New polling by Ipsos for The Health Foundation shows the public are concerned about climate change and its threat to health and are supportive of the NHS’s aim to be net zero, but do not think this should be a priority for the NHS

Survey for British Business Bank on carbon emissions and UK SMEs

A new report published by the British Business Bank with research by Ipsos shows that awareness of net zero among smaller businesses is becoming significant (at nearly 60%), with around half of smaller businesses saying decarbonisation or reducing environmental impacts is a near-term priority.
Scotland Survey

Glasgow Citizens’ Assembly Report on the Climate Emergency

After declaring a climate and ecological emergency, Glasgow City Council have commissioned Ipsos to hold a Citizens’ Assembly on how the city can make a ‘just transition' to net zero by 2030
Environment Survey

Public support majority of net zero policies … unless there is a personal cost

New research by Climate Engagement Partnership, a collaboration between Ipsos and the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations.

Spending back sustainably

New research by Ipsos for Nationwide Building Society's Consumer Insights Panel highlights the barriers and facilitators of more sustainable consumption for the UK.
Issues Index Survey

Public concern about climate change and pollution doubles to a near-record level

Ipsos's Issues Index for August 2021 shows public concern about the environment has jumped sixteen percentage points over last month's Index.
Coronavirus Publication

What Worries the World? August 2021

New highs for Coronavirus concern in some countries underscore the unstable pandemic environment.

High levels of concern about climate change but scepticism whether Britons will change behaviours

In line with record high figures measured in 2019, 85% say they are concerned about climate change.