Climate change


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.
Environment Survey

Global Commons Survey: Attitudes to Transformation and Planetary Stewardship

Latest findings from The Global Commons Alliance report on attitudes to transformation and planetary stewardship.
Environment Survey

Britons' climate change priorities: renewable energy, ban on products linked to deforestation and increased greenhouse gas emission targets

As the UN publish a major scientific report on the dangers of climate change, we look at how Britons want the Government to tackle climate change
Climate change Publication

Reaching net zero – awareness and attitudes

7 in 10 Britons are aware of the term ‘net zero’ – but what actions do they support the UK Government taking to help the UK reach net zero?
Sustainability Publication

Addressing the Sustainability Say-Do Gap

How brands can lead the way to activate consumer behaviour change in sustainability.
Scotland Survey

Glasgow Citizens’ Assembly 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.

Earth Day 2021: Only 3 in 10 Britons think the Government has a clear plan to tackle climate change

In Great Britain, as around the world, less than a third believe their government has a clear plan to combat climate change. The latest Earth Day research from Ipsos, in partnership with the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST), explores who Britons believe to be responsible; what individuals are willing to do and how COVID-19 has changed this; and highlights the tendency to focus on lower-impact actions over big changes.

7 in 10 Britons say they understand what they must do to fight against climate change, but few can identify the best ways to make an impact

Britons say they understand what actions they need to take to combat climate change, but do they really? The latest Perils of Perception study by Ipsos looks at how the general public in 30 markets around the world perceive environmental action. 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.