Public opinion

A key player in the energy sector on an international level that has committed to the goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, EDF presents the findings of an opinion study of groundbreaking scope conducted for the 3rd consecutive year by Ipsos in 30 countries  across five continents, covering two-thirds of the world’s population and featuring the biggest CO2 producers. Every year, EDF publishes an international status report on opinions, knowledge, expectations and levels of engagement in relation to climate change, as matter for reflection and to contribute to the constructive search for solutions for the future.

There is no consensus on what would signal the end of the pandemic. In most of the 33 countries surveyed, the majority don’t expect it’ll happen any time soon.

Ipsos poll for Halifax International Security Forum highlights concerns about compliance by China, U.S. and Russia.

Ipsos poll for Halifax International Security Forum finds New Zealand, Canada, Germany and Sweden seen as providing best leadership on COVID, while China and U.S. underperformed; support growing for opening borders.

Ipsos poll for Halifax International Security Forum finds wide gap between citizens’ level of concern about cyberattacks and epidemics and their confidence in governments’ ability to address them.

Ipsos poll for Halifax International Security Forum finds U.S. rebounding in world esteem; Canada, Germany seen as having most positive influence over next decade.

One in two of us now recognise that our personal actions have a direct impact on the environment. But how is this sense of responsibility creating change in our daily lives?

Public perceptions of healthcare services have not been adversely affected by the pandemic, according to our 30-country survey. People continue to see coronavirus as the main health problem facing their country, while concern about mental health increases.

Our 30-country survey finds a large majority think their mental health and physical health are equally important, but they do not see this reflected in their country’s healthcare services.