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Public priorities for environmental protection focus on water access and waste management, while energy security is a major concern, with 65% of respondents worried about dependence on external energy sources. Support for the green transition is highest for corporate sustainability and renewable energy, though high costs remain a primary barrier to the adoption of renewable energy in households.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of the population perceives their understanding of climate change as sufficient, with 61% describing their knowledge as \"bune\" (40%) or \"foarte bune\" (21%). This perceived knowledge is highest among those aged 35-44 and those with doctoral degrees, where 83% evaluate their understanding as \"bună\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Television is the primary information source for people over 45, men, and rural residents, while Facebook is preferred by women and employees. Trust in information is driven by the source's reputation (65%) and the transparent, impartial presentation of facts (61%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is perceived to have significant negative impacts, with 73% of respondents stating they are personally affected. The most cited impacts are negative health effects (85%), disruptions from local weather phenomena (74%), and natural disasters (54%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The public identifies deforestation as the leading human-driven cause of climate change (81-85% across urban, rural, and capital areas). In contrast, energy-inefficient practices are less recognized as a cause, cited by 52% of urban residents and 57% of those in the capital.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The most urgent environmental priorities for the population are access to clean water and sewerage, followed by improving waste management and reducing transport emissions. Deterioration of food quality is cited as the most acute daily environmental problem (59-69% depending on residence).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Educational institutions are viewed as the most important and efficient actors in environmental protection. Conversely, religious institutions are seen as the least important, and the private sector is perceived as the least efficient.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Individual engagement in environmental protection is highest among women (62%), youth aged 16-24 (61%), and those with doctoral degrees (72%). The most effective individual actions are perceived to be recycling and waste reduction, followed by adopting eco-friendly habits.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Energy costs are a major concern, with gas being the primary worry (44%), followed by electricity (29%). Only 14% of households use renewable energy, with the main barrier being cost (58%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is high anxiety regarding energy security, with 65% of the population worried about dependence on external energy sources. The most supported solution for increasing independence is the development of solar and wind energy (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Corporate sustainability initiatives receive the highest public support, while NGO projects receive the least. The primary obstacles to supporting such initiatives are indifference or lack of responsibility (72%) and lack of financial resources (66%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change","energy transition","environmental protection","energy security","renewable energy","solar energy","wind power","energy efficiency","waste management","biodiversity","air quality","corporate sustainability","Paris Agreement"],"geography_discussed":["Chișinău"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public perception survey","demographic analysis"]},{"id":"sei-001153","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/sei-001153","title":"มลพิษทางอากาศในกรุงเทพฯ: การจััดการกัับการรัับสััมผััสมลพิิษที่่ไม่่เท่่าเทีียมกัันและการเสริิม สร้้างความเข้้าใจของประชาชนเกี่่ยวกัับความเสี่่ยงที่่เกิิดขึ้้น","publisher":{"name":"Stockholm Environment Institute","organization":"stockholm-environment-institute"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"th","date_published":"2023","source_url":"https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3.2-thailand.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document examines how socioeconomic factors, such as informal employment and low income, increase exposure to air pollution in Bangkok. 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The authors propose six policy measures, including improved public communication, expanded affordable healthcare, and stricter vehicle emission controls, to protect vulnerable populations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001153#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[],"climate_tags":["air pollution","public health","urban planning"],"geography_discussed":["Din Daeng","Bang Khun Thian","Khlong Toei","Nong Chok","Thailand"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["predictive modeling","socioeconomic analysis","public perception survey","environmental monitoring"]},{"id":"wwf-000451","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000451","title":"COVID-19 One Year Later Public Perceptions about Pandemics and Their Links to Nature","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021-05","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/351/3zqwm241f_WWF_5_country_Survey___Public_Perceptions_about_Pandemics_and_Their__D3ctfjm.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds strong overall support (85%) for closing high-risk wildlife markets to prevent future pandemics, though this varies by country. 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The study also tracks wildlife and exotic pet purchase behaviors, noting that while some consumption has decreased due to the pandemic, a segment of the population still intends to purchase wildlife products through alternative channels like online platforms or overseas suppliers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is strong overall support (85%) across the five surveyed countries for governments to close high-risk markets selling wildlife to prevent future pandemics, with the highest support in Vietnam (94%) and the lowest in the U.S. (68%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Perceptions of the primary source of COVID-19 vary by country: 48% of Chinese participants cite wildlife as the primary source, while in the U.S. and Thailand, only 23% do so.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Disease transmission from animals to humans is perceived as the most likely root cause for future pandemics by 46% of all participants, although antibiotic resistance is ranked higher in the U.S. and Vietnam.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While only 15% of participants identify deforestation or poor land quality as a root cause of pandemics, 88% support increased efforts to preserve forests and end deforestation to prevent future outbreaks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"COVID-19 has led 29% of participants to either stop or reduce their consumption of wildlife products, with the most significant increase in this trend observed in Thailand (rising from 21% in 2020 to 41% in 2021).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among those who still intend to buy wildlife products in the future, 31% would be deterred if high-risk markets were closed; however, others would turn to alternative channels, most notably overseas purchases (36%), trusted suppliers (33%), or online (26%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Exotic pet purchase incidence is highest in Vietnam (13%) and Thailand (12%), with parrots and snakes being the most popular species overall.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is broad support (85%) for the 'One Health' approach to dealing with pandemics, although only 31% of participants had heard of the approach before the survey.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In Vietnam, 91% of participants support the phasing out of wildlife farms for mammals and birds, and 76% express concern about disease transfer from farmed animals eaten in restaurants.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the U.S., 69% of participants support new laws to ensure that products sold domestically do not contribute to global deforestation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000451#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["deforestation"],"geography_discussed":["Hong Kong","Cambodia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["public perception survey","comparative analysis"]},{"id":"conad-000016","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/conad-000016","title":"The Cost Of Confusion","publisher":{"name":"Conscious Advertising Network","organization":"conscious-advertising-network"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://www.consciousadnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cost-of-Confusion.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while 85% of the UK public recognizes human impact on climate change, significant gaps in understanding and a high prevalence of disinformation persist. 82% of respondents believe in at least one piece of climate disinformation, with common myths centering on the unaffordability of net zero and the inability of the electricity grid to support electric vehicles. Trust in corporate climate commitments is very low, with 91% of respondents not fully trusting brands to accurately portray their commitments. 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