{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"analysis_type":["quantitative survey"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":24,"relation":"eq"},"page":1,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=quantitative+survey","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=quantitative+survey&page=2","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"commgmu-000019","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/commgmu-000019","title":"What are the top social media platforms used by each of Global Warming’s Six Americas?","publisher":{"name":"Center for Climate Change Communication","organization":"center-for-climate-change-communication"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2026-09-10","source_url":"https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/what-are-the-top-social-media-platforms-used-by-each-of-global-warmings-six-americas/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Based on a Fall 2025 survey of 1,146 U.S. adults, the report finds that YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram are the most commonly used social media platforms across all segments of the 'Six Americas' framework. While 23% of Americans hear about global warming on social media at least once a month, this is most frequent among the 'Alarmed' segment (43%). The authors suggest that climate communicators should strategically select platforms and prioritize video content to reach diverse audiences, while noting that platform algorithms may reinforce existing beliefs by exposing users to information aligned with their habits.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000019#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram are the most frequently visited social media platforms for all Americans and across all six segments of the 'Six Americas' framework. Specifically, 72% of Americans visit YouTube, 64% visit Facebook, and 46% visit Instagram at least once per week.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000019#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'Alarmed' segment of the Six Americas hears about global warming on social media more frequently than any other segment. While 23% of the general U.S. population hears about global warming on social media at least once a month, this figure rises to 43% for the Alarmed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000019#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While some platforms like Facebook, Nextdoor, Pinterest, Threads, WhatsApp, and X/Twitter show no difference in usage frequency across the Six Americas segments, differences exist in the use of other platforms such as Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, Snapchat, TikTok, Truth Social, and YouTube.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000019#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report highlights that social media algorithms likely create information silos, where the 'Alarmed' may see content supporting climate action while the 'Dismissive' may encounter climate-skeptical information.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"commgmu-000019#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate change communication","climate change disinformation"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["quantitative survey"]},{"id":"wwf-001057","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-001057","title":"US National Grasslands Survey Quantitative Survey and Segmentation Report 2026","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2026-06","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2428/US_National_Grasslands_Survey_Report_2026.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2026 US National Grasslands Survey reveals that while 71% of Americans are likely to support grassland conservation, grasslands are perceived as the seventh most threatened ecosystem. The report segments the population into five groups—Passionates, Leisures, Environmentalists, Materialists, and Indifferents—and finds that providing information significantly increases the perceived importance of grasslands, moving them from the fourth to the first most important ecosystem among respondents.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-001057#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public knowledge of US grasslands is split, with 53% of participants claiming some or more knowledge subjectively, while 52% were ranked as medium or high knowledge based on an objective quiz.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-001057#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Grasslands are viewed as the fourth most important ecosystem in the US, trailing freshwater, forest, and marine ecosystems, but they are perceived as the seventh most threatened of eight ecosystems, ranking only above deserts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-001057#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The US population is divided into five distinct segments regarding grasslands: Passionates (10%), Leisures (13%), Environmentalists (19%), Materialists (33%), and Indifferents (25%). Environmentalists possess the highest objective knowledge, while Passionates most frequently overestimate their own knowledge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-001057#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is strong general support for grassland conservation (71%) and specific sustainable uses, including sustainable farming and ranching (approximately 90%) and recreational activities (approximately 90%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-001057#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"When presented with information about grasslands during the survey, the perceived importance of the ecosystem rose from being ranked fourth to being the most-chosen ecosystem.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-001057#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Recreational use is common, with 60% of respondents visiting grasslands in the last year, with hiking identified as the most frequent activity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-001057#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon capture and storage","sustainable agriculture","biodiversity","climate change mitigation"],"geography_discussed":["East North Central","East South Central states","Mid-Atlantic","Mountain","New England","Pacific","South Atlantic","West North Central","West South Central states"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["quantitative survey","market segmentation"]},{"id":"sei-001527","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/sei-001527","title":"Public Readiness and Willingness to Support Initiatives for a Green Transition in Armenia: Country Report","publisher":{"name":"Stockholm Environment Institute","organization":"stockholm-environment-institute"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-05","source_url":"https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/publicperceptionstudy-armenia-eng.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while a majority of Armenians recognize the impacts of climate change—particularly on health—and support renewable energy, actual personal engagement in environmental activities remains low at 22%. Public trust in environmental action is highest for educational institutions and lowest for the private sector and NGOs. 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Only 14% of households have attempted to adopt renewable energy, with cost (58%) and impracticality (23%) cited as the main barriers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001528#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is high public concern regarding dependence on foreign energy sources (65%). The most supported strategy to achieve energy independence is the development of the solar and wind power industries (70%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001528#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Corporate sustainability initiatives receive the highest public support, with 56% of respondents being either extremely or very likely to support them. 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Public trust in environmental action is highest for volunteers and youth activists, while the central government is viewed as moderately important but less efficient. 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It finds that senders are primarily concerned with health events, death, and job loss, as these risks threaten their ability to provide financial support to families. While there is interest in insurance for health and funeral costs for both senders and receivers, most currently rely on informal coping mechanisms like savings and borrowing from family. The report suggests that RLIPs should feature clear terms, small discretionary premiums, and a focus on the resilience of loved ones to be successful.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000095#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Remittance senders in the studied corridors share similar primary concerns for their own well-being, specifically events related to death, health issues, and loss of income, as these events directly impact their ability to send money home.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000095#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a strong preference among senders for insurance products that cover health costs, funeral or burial expenses (including repatriation of the body), and income loss due to unemployment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000095#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"For receivers, senders are most concerned about education costs, health events, and funeral expenses, though there is a mismatch between these concerns and the products they are willing to buy; they are most willing to purchase insurance for death, education, and health costs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000095#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Current risk management for both senders and receivers relies almost exclusively on informal mechanisms, such as personal savings and borrowing from friends or family, with very little use of formal insurance or registered financial institutions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000095#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Ghanaian remittance senders exhibit a higher level of mistrust toward formal financial services compared to other corridors, emphasizing a need for detailed terms and conditions and evidence of the product's success for others.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000095#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Effective RLIP design should prioritize microinsurance with small, discretionary premiums collected per remittance, clear and concise terms, and the potential for targeted savings wallets to provide more flexibility than traditional insurance.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000095#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["risk management"],"geography_discussed":["Ghana","Malawi","Zimbabwe","sub-Saharan Africa","Cameroon"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["demand-side perspective","qualitative research","quantitative survey"]},{"id":"wwf-000647","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000647","title":"Demand Under the Ban China Ivory Consumption Research 2021","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021-10","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/459/684lg5f3au_China_Ivory_Consumption_Research_2021_FINAL.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2021 research indicates a slight rebound in ivory purchases compared to 2020, though levels remain below 2019. While the 'Rejectors' segment remains the largest, 'Diehard Buyers' have increased in number despite a drop in their actual purchase rates. The report finds that combining knowledge of the ivory ban with targeted campaign videos, such as the Ma Weidu campaign, significantly reduces the intention to purchase ivory even among the most persistent buyers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000647#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Self-reported ivory purchases in the past 12 months increased to 15% in 2021 from 12% in 2020, although this remains lower than the 17% recorded in 2019.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000647#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Retail stores remain the most used channel for ivory purchases, but their popularity has declined, while market stalls and street vendors have seen an increase in use.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000647#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The consumer market is divided into three segments: 'Rejectors' (the largest group at 73%), 'Ban-influenced Citizens' (which decreased to 16% in 2021), and 'Diehard Buyers' (which increased to 22% in 2021).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000647#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 88% of respondents believe ivory trade in China is illegal, spontaneous recognition of the specific 2017 ivory ban is low, remaining steady at 3% since 2020.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000647#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Ma Weidu campaign video is most effective when combined with information about the ivory ban; this combination reduces the intention to purchase ivory by over 30% among Diehard Buyers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000647#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a growing perception that no suitable alternative exists for ivory, with 21% of respondents stating there is no substitute, up from 17% in 2020.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000647#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The purpose of ivory purchases shifted in 2021, with a statistically significant increase in people buying ivory for themselves (43%) compared to 2020 (33%), while gift-giving decreased (56% in 2021 vs 66% in 2020).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000647#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Awareness of the ivory ban is primarily driven by online channels, specifically social media (38%), mobile news apps (36%), and TV/screens (33%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000647#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Diehard Buyers are the most likely to hold the misconception that it is legal to bring ivory into Mainland China from abroad, with only 35% correctly identifying it as illegal.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000647#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["Beijing","Shanghai","Guangzhou","Chengdu","Xiamen","Kunming","Fuzhou","Xi'an","Shenyang","Tianjin","Nanning","Chongqing","Nanjing","Jinan","Shenzhen"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["market segmentation","quantitative survey","longitudinal study","predictive modeling"]},{"id":"wwf-000197","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000197","title":"Demand Under the Ban China Ivory Consumption Research 2020","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021-04","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/512/17pm0lcko2_WWF_4th_Ivory_survey_report_FINAL.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that self-reported ivory purchase in the past 12 months reached a four-year low of 12% in 2020. While the 'Diehard Buyers' segment has shrunk from 14% to 8% of the population, those remaining are more persistent, with higher purchase rates and a stronger belief in ivory's artistic value. Conversely, 'Rejectors' have grown to 72% of the sample. The study highlights that while 88% of participants believe ivory trade is illegal, spontaneous awareness of the specific 2017 ban has declined. The Ma Weidu campaign showed strong resonance, particularly among 'Diehard Buyers' and regular overseas travelers, with 74% of future intenders changing their minds after exposure to the ban and the campaign video.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000197#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Self-reported ivory purchase in the past 12 months declined to 12% in 2020, the lowest level recorded across the four survey years (2017-2020).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000197#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The consumer market has shifted toward a larger proportion of 'Rejectors' (72% in 2020) and a smaller proportion of 'Diehard Buyers' (8% in 2020, down from 14% in 2018 and 2019).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000197#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Remaining 'Diehard Buyers' exhibit higher persistence and attraction to ivory than in previous years, characterized by a higher Ivory Purchase Index and more frequent purchases (over once per year).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000197#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While 88% of participants believe ivory trading in China is illegal, spontaneous recognition of the specific 2017 ban has decreased, falling from 7% in 2019 to 3% in 2020.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000197#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Retail stores in China remain the primary purchase channel (68%), though online purchases increased to 25% in 2020, with artefact collection websites and second-hand trade apps gaining prominence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000197#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regular overseas travelers are the only group that has increased its ivory purchase rate compared to 2017 levels, with 44% reporting purchases in the past 12 months.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000197#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Ma Weidu campaign video was highly persuasive, with 74% of those who intended to buy ivory changing their minds after being exposed to both the campaign and information about the ban.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000197#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Gold (39%) and silver (33%) have emerged as the most popular alternatives to ivory, with luxury goods generally increasing in popularity as replacements.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000197#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Concerns regarding elephant extinction and animal cruelty are the strongest deterrents to purchase, while artistic value and uniqueness are the primary drivers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000197#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["Beijing","Shanghai","Guangzhou","Chengdu","Xiamen","Kunming","Fuzhou","Xi'an","Shenyang","Tianjin","Nanning","Chongqing","Nanjing","Jinan","Shenzhen","Hangzhou","Thailand","Cambodia","Hong Kong","Japan"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["quantitative survey","market segmentation","longitudinal study"]},{"id":"wwf-000232","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000232","title":"Demand Under the Ban -- China Ivory Consumption Research 2019","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-09","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/509/1kaa8frt6d_Demand_Under_the_Ban___China_Ivory_Consumption_Research_2019_FINAL.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that while the 2017 ivory ban significantly reduced purchase rates compared to pre-ban levels, demand remains persistent among 'Diehard Buyers' and regular overseas travelers. By 2019, self-reported ivory purchase in the past 12 months rose to 17% from 14% in 2018. The study identifies three consumer segments: Rejectors, Ban Influenced Citizens, and Diehard Buyers, noting that the latter are increasingly likely to purchase ivory in the future. Overseas travel to Thailand, Hong Kong SAR, and Cambodia is a primary channel for ivory acquisition. 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The 'Rejectors' segment grew from 50% to 72% of the total sample, largely because 'Ban Influenced Citizens' shifted into this group. Conversely, 'Diehard Buyers' remained the most persistent segment, representing 14% of the general population.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000260#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The decline in ivory purchase was most pronounced in 'Layer 3' cities, reversing a previous trend where ivory purchase appeared to be shifting from Layer 1 to Layer 3 cities. In the post-ban period, purchase incidence became lower in Layer 3 cities compared to other layers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000260#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regular overseas travelers are identified as the most persistent buyers, maintaining a similar Ivory Purchase Index score and purchase behavior before and after the ban. 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The image of a poached elephant was the most impressive visual element across both campaigns.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000260#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Millennials (aged 18-30) show a higher persistence in ivory demand compared to other age groups; one in three still intend to purchase ivory in the future, and their purchase rates did not decline as sharply as those of older demographics.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000260#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["Thailand","Hong Kong","Vietnam"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["quantitative survey","segmentation analysis","comparative analysis"]},{"id":"wwf-000348","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000348","title":"Demand under the Ban – China Ivory Consumption Research (2017) Report Presentation","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2017-12","source_url":"https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/593/2q1l64fjwo_Demand_under_the_Ban___China_Ivory_Consumption_Research_2017_FINAL__2_.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The research identifies three consumer segments: Rejectors (50%), Ban Influenced Citizens (31%), and Diehard Buyers (19%). While the 2016 ban significantly reduced future purchase intentions from 43% to 18% among the total sample, Diehard Buyers remain persistent, driven by social status and traditional beliefs. The study found that ivory trade is shifting from Layer 1 to Layer 3 cities and that Millennials are a key growth driver, purchasing ivory more frequently online. The most effective deterrent messages are those focusing on endangered elephants and strict legal penalties.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000348#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The study identifies three distinct consumer segments: Rejectors (50%), who do not intend to buy ivory and are most concerned about environmental consequences; Ban Influenced Citizens (31%), who are strongly deterred by law enforcement and penalties; and Diehard Buyers (19%), who are the most persistent and likely to drive post-ban demand.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000348#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The announcement of the ivory ban by the State Council on 30 December 2016 had a measurable impact on consumer intent, with future purchase intentions dropping from 43% to 18% after respondents were informed of the ban.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000348#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Ivory consumption is shifting geographically from Layer 1 cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu) toward Layer 3 cities (Nanning, Chongqing, Nanjing, Jinan, Shenzhen), where there has been an increase in the conversion of past buyers into repeat buyers over the last three years.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000348#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Millennials (aged 18-30) exhibit the highest propensity to buy ivory of all age groups, as measured by the Ivory Purchase Index, and are significantly more likely to use online channels for purchase than other groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000348#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The primary drivers for ivory purchase are its artistic value, beauty, uniqueness, and cultural heritage. However, Diehard Buyers and consumers in Layer 3 cities are more strongly motivated by social status and traditional beliefs, such as the idea that ivory brings luck or fortune.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000348#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The most effective deterrents are animal cruelty and the endangered status of elephants, followed by the illegality of the trade and strong penalties. Millennials and females are particularly sensitive to environmental and legal barriers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000348#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Among tested messages, those combining quantified facts about poaching (e.g., 20,000 African elephants killed annually) with emotional appeals regarding future generations were the most preferred by consumers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000348#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Spontaneous awareness of the ivory ban is low at 19%, although prompted awareness increases to 46%. 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Findings indicate that social networks currently play a minimal role in sharing climate adaptation knowledge, though a weak positive correlation exists between climate perceptions and network size and heterogeneity. 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The growth was most prominent in non-Annex I countries, specifically in Asia and Latin America, while OECD countries remained relatively stagnant. 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However, there is a significant gap between these aspirations and actual preparations, such as obtaining passports, with men being far more likely to take preparatory steps than women. The brief argues that migration is demand-driven and suggests that promoting circular migration and local investment can mitigate the risks associated with unfulfilled migration aspirations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001567#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of young adults in the four studied areas of Senegal wish to emigrate within five years, with the proportion ranging from 64 per cent to 82 per cent. Europe is the preferred destination for the vast majority of these individuals.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001567#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Migration aspirations are high across genders, with women's aspirations being almost as widespread as men's, although actual migration remains heavily male-dominated.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001567#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a substantial gap between the desire to migrate and actual preparatory actions. In most research areas, men are roughly three times more likely than women to hold a valid passport, though this gender gap is less pronounced in the more socially liberal Golf Sud area.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001567#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Preferred destinations vary by region: Italy is most desired in Darou Mousty and Lambaye, France dominates in Orkadiére (80 per cent of those wishing to emigrate), and Golf Sud shows the greatest diversity of preferences, including higher interest in North America.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001567#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Relative perceptions of Europe and Senegal do not strongly influence migration aspirations; approximately three quarters of respondents in most perception groups would prefer to emigrate, regardless of whether they view Europe slightly more positively than Senegal.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001567#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The document suggests that because migration is strongly demand-driven and often viewed as a temporary investment, stakeholders should encourage circular migration and regularize undocumented migrants to increase mobility.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001567#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["Europe","Darou Mousty","Lambaye","Golf Sud","Orkadiere","France","Italy","Spain","North America"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["quantitative survey","qualitative interviews","policy analysis"]},{"id":"prio-001416","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/prio-001416","title":"Lien Social, conflit et violence en Haïti","publisher":{"name":"Peace Research Institute Oslo","organization":"peace-research-institute-oslo"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"fr","date_published":"2012","source_url":"https://cdn.cloud.prio.org/files/f704dea0-a12a-4312-a8ec-1550e4e797b6/Gilles-Lien-social-PRIO-Paper-2012.pdf?inline=true","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The study examines the relationship between social cohesion, trust, and violence in Haiti, focusing on the Southern region. It argues that intense urbanization and rural migration have led to the formation of slums where traditional social bonds are dissolved and trust in institutions is low, creating an environment where social conflicts are more likely to escalate into violence. While low trust is a general trait across rural and urban communities, the specific lack of 'vertical' social bonds in slums increases the risk of violent mobilization. The author recommends strengthening social cohesion through production-based cooperatives and reforming the relationship between political elites and urban masses.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001416#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Weak social bonds and a lack of trust in both interpersonal relations and institutions (the State, NGOs, and MINUSTAH) are common characteristics across rural villages, urban residential centers, and slums.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001416#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Slums are particularly characterized by a pronounced weakness in 'vertical' social bonds—links between individuals from different social backgrounds or neighborhoods—which increases the probability that conflicts will escalate into violence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001416#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The study identifies a high level of mistrust in the State, NGOs, and MINUSTAH, with the Catholic Church being the only institution that maintains significant public trust.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001416#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Rural migration to cities is driven by the impoverishment of the countryside due to food import policies rather than urban industrialization, leading to a 'slumification' of urban spaces.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001416#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the Nippes region, specifically Miragoâne, port activities and the import of used goods attract diverse populations and increase the risk of social conflict and violence due to high population mobility and suspicion in commercial relations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001416#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social conflicts are more frequent and more likely to turn violent in urban centers compared to rural villages, with the highest risk found in peripheral neighborhoods (slums).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001416#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The study suggests that political violence in Haiti is often an instrumentalization of existing social violence, where 'natural leaders' in slums are recruited by political elites to mobilize masses for violent protests.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001416#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Gender differences in social bonds are present but weak; men have slightly better access to employment and associative life, while women show higher levels of religious practice.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001416#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["Nippes","Sud-Est","Grand'Anse","Miragoâne","Les Cayes","Jérémie","Jacmel"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["sociological analysis","quantitative survey","conflict research"]},{"id":"prio-001417","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/prio-001417","title":"The Social Bond, Conflict and Violence in Haiti","publisher":{"name":"Peace Research Institute Oslo","organization":"peace-research-institute-oslo"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2012","source_url":"https://cdn.cloud.prio.org/files/bcce0854-651a-41cb-ad04-2bd25c596ca8/Gilles-The-Social-Bond-PRIO-Paper-2012.pdf?inline=true","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report examines the relationship between social cohesion, trust, and violence in southern Haiti, focusing on the impact of rural migration and the formation of urban slums. It argues that the breakdown of traditional social bonds and a lack of trust in both interpersonal relations and institutions like the state, NGOs, and MINUSTAH create an environment where social unrest is more likely to turn violent. The study highlights that 'vertical' social bonds—those linking different social backgrounds—are particularly weak in slums, making these areas breeding grounds for political mobilization through violence. 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