When climate hits home

The report finds widespread concern about climate impacts across the political spectrum, with a strong public demand for government-led adaptation efforts. Respondents primarily link climate change to economic risks, such as the cost of living and job security, and view adaptation as a necessary complement to, rather than a replacement for, emissions reductions.

• Public concern regarding climate change is high and consistent across different political views and countries. 76 percent of respondents are concerned, with 35 percent being "very concerned", and climate denial is rare at only 3 percent overall.
• Climate change is perceived as a significant economic threat. 72 percent of respondents expect it to increase prices in their country over the next five years, and 45 percent believe it will disrupt their ability to earn a living.
• There is a strong public expectation for government leadership in adaptation, though current efforts are viewed as insufficient. While 66 percent want governments to do more, 56 percent believe their government lacks a clear plan to adapt.
• The public views adaptation and mitigation as complementary strategies. 65 percent of respondents prefer a combination of both, and 53 percent believe that taking action on adaptation will actually make efforts to reduce carbon emissions more ambitious.

APA

Climate Opinion Research Exchange (2026). When climate hits home. https://climateopinion.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VibeFund-Report-2026_Fin.pdf

Chicago

Climate Opinion Research Exchange. When climate hits home. 2026. https://climateopinion.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VibeFund-Report-2026_Fin.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climateopinionresearchexchange2026when, author = {{Climate Opinion Research Exchange}}, title = {{When climate hits home}}, institution = {Climate Opinion Research Exchange}, year = {2026}, url = {https://climateopinion.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VibeFund-Report-2026_Fin.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }