Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

5. Climate Activism

5.1 Relatively few respondents would “definitely” join an organized group to convince leaders to reduce climate change.

Majorities of respondents in relatively few areas surveyed (20 of 108Respondents in Vietnam and Laos were not asked this question.), say they are currently participating in, or would “definitely” join an organized group working to convince leaders in their country or territory to take action to reduce climate change. Respondents in Zambia (75%), Malawi (74%), and Kenya (72%) are the most likely to say they are currently participating in or would “definitely” join such a group. Respondents from Finland (9%) and the Netherlands (10%) are the least likely to say they are participating in or would join such a group.

Comparing results by region, respondents in Sub-Saharan Africa are the most likely to say they are currently participating in, or would “definitely” join, an organized group for climate action (majorities in 12 out of 17 surveyed areas). Respondents are the least likely to say so in Europe, North America, and South America (majorities in zero surveyed areas).