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EARTH DAY
2022
Public opinion on climate change
A CLOSER LOOK AT CANADA
April 2022
Ipsos Global Advisor
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The public ask: “What is the plan?”
Despite not being the top worry for the Canadian public, concerns about climate change remain. Canadians are
concerned about the impacts of climate change at home and abroad. Yet, there is a lack of faith that we have the
necessary plans in place and will make significant progress in tackling climate change in this next decisive decade.
Relatively few said that they had heard of COP26, and of those who were aware, only a minority said they had heard
about the commitments that countries had made.
Only 30% agree that the Canadian government has a clear plan in place for how the government, businesses and
people are going to work together to tackle climate change. Canadians are more pessimistic than optimistic about
whether their country – or other countries around the world – will make significant progress on mitigating climate change
in the next ten years.
Canadians believe in a shared responsibility among government, businesses and individuals to tackle climate
change, but they place more emphasis on government and business than on individuals. Some business sectors are
seen as having greater responsibility for reducing their contribution to climate change – particularly energy companies,
car manufacturers, airlines and public transport providers.
Little progress has been seen in intentions to take individual action and there is still confusion about which actions
make the most impact in tackling climate change.
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How
worried
are we?
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Canada: Overall
Amongst the Area of concern A great deal / fair amount
things that Your health and your family’s
health 52%
Canadians worry People behaving in a way that is
nuisance / disrespectful to… 50%
about, climate Not having enough money 47%
change is War or terrorism 45%
somewhere in the The COVID-19 pandemic 43%
middle of the list. Inequality or discrimination 36%
Climate change 34%
Education and prospects for
children and young people 33%
Crime 30%
Protecting children from
Q. Here is a list of some things pornography on the internet 29%
that some people worry about
Growing old 29%
these days. To what extent, if at
all, have you worried about each Unemployment 27%
one in the last 2-3 weeks?
How things are going at work 27%
Relations with your partner 21%
Drink and drug problems 17%
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Climate change is Country A great deal / fair amount A little Not at all
a regular concern Global Country Average
Colombia
48%
71%
31%
19%
15%
8%
for fewer Chile
Italy
69%
69%
23%
19%
5%
8%
Mexico 68% 27% 3%
Canadians than Argentina 63% 26% 7%
India 63% 24% 8%
citizens of most South Africa
Turkey
61%
60%
25%
24%
12%
9%
other countries. Peru
Spain
59%
54% 29%
29% 9%
15%
Brazil 53% 32% 11%
Malaysia 50% 38% 7%
Poland 49% 27% 15%
Hungary 46% 31% 15%
France 45% 31% 15%
South Korea 45% 37% 14%
Switzerland 45% 29% 18%
Country data
Belgium 42% 37% 16%
Q. Here is a list of some things Ireland 41% 36% 20%
Saudi Arabia 39% 31% 10%
that some people worry about
Sweden 39% 36% 20%
these days. To what extent, if at United States 38% 28% 29%
all, have you worried about each Australia 36% 32% 27%
one in the last 2-3 weeks? Germany 36% 38% 18%
Canada 34% 32% 27%
Climate Change Great Britain 34% 34% 26%
Japan 34% 38% 18%
Netherlands 31% 38% 24%
Russia 29% 38% 26%
China 28% 46% 20%
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5 use Base: 22, 534 online adults aged 16-74 across 30 countries, 18 Feb – 4 Mar 2022.I am concerned about the impacts of climate change
However, six-in- that are already being seen in my country
Agree Disagree
ten Canadians are
concerned about Global Country Average 68% 27%
the impacts of
climate change in Canada 60% 32%
their country and
other countries
(although lower
I am concerned about the impacts of climate change that are
than the global already being seen in other countries around the world
country average).
Global Country Average 70% 25%
Canada 64% 29%
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Awareness of Country Agree Disagree
government plans Global Country Average
China
39%
82%
28%
3%
to tackle climate Saudi Arabia
India
67%
65%
6%
12%
Malaysia 46% 27%
change in Canada Switzerland 44% 22%
Ireland 43% 25%
is low, and lower South Korea
Italy
41%
41%
23%
21%
than in most Brazil
Mexico
40%
40%
34%
28%
other countries. Chile
Great Britain
40%
39%
28%
28%
Sweden 38% 30%
Turkey 38% 29%
Australia 37% 36%
Q. To what extent do you agree or Peru 36% 37%
Colombia 36% 38%
disagree with the following:
Germany 36% 28%
[COUNTRY]’s government has a Spain 36% 31%
clear plan in place for how France 34% 28%
Poland 32% 37%
government, businesses and people Russia 31% 15%
themselves are going to work South Africa 31% 41%
together to tackle climate change Netherlands 30% 32%
Canada 30% 36%
Japan 30% 25%
Hungary 29% 33%
United States 27% 40%
Belgium 26% 35%
Argentina 25% 44%
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8 use Norway due to methodological differences in how question was asked.Canadians are Your country will make significant progress in reducing climate change in
the next 10 years
divided, and leaning Agree Disagree
towards pessimism
in predicting the Global Country Average 57% 36%
progress Canada or
other countries will Canada 51% 39%
make against climate
change this decade.
Other countries around the world will make significant progress in reducing climate
Canadians are more change in the next 10 years
pessimistic in
comparison to the Global Country Average 57% 34%
global average.
Canada 40% 50%
Q. How likely or unlikely do you
think it is that each of the following
will have made significant progress
in reducing climate change in the
next 10 years?
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9 use adults aged 16-74 in 30 countries, adults aged 16-99 in Norway.Canada: Overall
Sector Responsible Not Responsible
Canadians see high-
profile carbon Car manufacturers 82% 13%
emitting sectors, like Energy
81% 14%
companies/providers
energy and
automotive, as having Public transport providers 77% 17%
a higher responsibility
Airlines 77% 17%
for reducing their
contribution to climate Tech/electronics
companies
74% 18%
change.
Manufacturers of
72% 21%
household goods
Clothing and fashion
66% 27%
brands
Q. Now think about some specific
business sectors. How much Hospitality 59% 34%
responsibility, if any, do each of the
following have to reduce their
contribution to climate change by Online retail 57% 34%
reducing carbon emissions?
Financial service providers 48% 43%
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What is
is the
the plan?
public
prepared to do?
Who should act to combat
climate change?
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© Ipsos | Earth Day 2022 | April 2022 | Version 1 | Public useThe public perceive combatting climate change as
a shared responsibility
The public believes that governments, businesses and individuals need to play their part, although
they place more emphasis on business and government than individuals
Canada: Overall
68% feel that individuals 76% feel that businesses 76% feel that government
have a responsibility have a responsibility has a responsibility
Vs Global Country avg 74% Vs Global Country avg 76% Vs Global Country avg 77%
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Likely
Canadians are still Avoiding products which have a lot of packaging 52%
least likely to Avoiding buying new goods 51%
change
Saving water at home 46%
behaviours which
would have the Saving energy at home 47%
most impact. Recycling materials such as glass, paper and
44%
plastic
Walking, cycling or using public transport instead of
34%
driving a car or motorbike
Q. Thinking about things you might do Not flying, or replacing some flights with train or bus
33%
journeys
in order to limit your own contribution
to climate change, how likely or Eating less meat, or replacing the meat in some
unlikely would you be to make the 29%
meals with alternatives such as beans
following changes within the next
year? Eating fewer dairy products or replacing dairy
27%
products with alternatives such as soya milk
Change your household heating system to a low
26%
carbon heating system such as a heat pump
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13 use adults aged 16-74 in 30 countries, adults aged 16-99 in Norway.True rank for
The public Canada: Overall
Likely
reducing emissions
perceive many Recycling 49% 60
actions as having a Less packaging 34% 38
far greater impact Buying fewer items, or more durable items 26% 46
on reducing Switching to purchasing renewable electricity 20% 4
emissions than Refurbishing and renovating housing for
efficiency
19% 6
they actually do. More energy efficient cooking equipment, using
17% 9
cleaner fuel or renewable energy
Growing or producing your own food 17% 23
Shift to public transport 16% 5
Fuel efficient driving practices (e.g. using the 34
16%
correct gear, and driving more slowly)
Living car-free 13% 1
Global Country Average
Q. Which three of the following actions, if Having a vegan diet 6% 7
any, do you think would have most impact Having smaller living spaces / or co-housing to
on reducing greenhouse gas emissions? fill empty rooms
6% 31
Not having pets 3%
25
Base: 23,577 online adults across 31 countries, 18 Feb – 4 Mar 2022. NB surveyed adults aged 16-74 in 30 countries, adults aged 16-99 in
© Ipsos | Earth Day 2022 | April 2022 | Version 1 | Public Norway. *Source: Ivanova et al., 2020. Quantifying the potential for climate change mitigation of consumption options. Available here:
14 use https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ab8589/pdfCanadians are Canada: Overall
more likely to
overestimate than
underestimate
how much the
True value: 1
earth has warmed degree Celsius
– although many
simply don’t
know.
6% 17% 15% 15% 42%
Q. How much do you think the climate of 0-0.75 Celsius 1-1.75 Celsius 2-2.75 Celsius 3-4 Celsius Don't know
the Earth has warmed since 1850, if at all?
Base: 23,577 online adults across 31 countries, 18 Feb – 4 Mar 2022. NB surveyed adults aged 16-74 in 30 countries, adults aged 16-99 in
© Ipsos | Earth Day 2022 | April 2022 | Version 1 | Public Norway.*Source: IPCC, Special Report: Global Warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius – Chapter 1. Available here:
15 use https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/chapter/chapter-1/What was the impact of COP26? 16 © Ipsos | Earth Day 2022 | April 2022 | Version 1 | Public use
Only a minority of Canadians are aware of COP26
Q. Before this interview, had you heard or not heard of COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference that took
place in the UK between 31 October to 13 November 2021?
TOT ARG AUS BEL BRA CAN CH CHL CHN COL ESP FRA GB GER HUN IND ITA JAP KSAKORMAL MEX NLD NO PER POL RUS SAF SE TUR USA
I had heard of COP26
27% 23% 42% 44% 35% 26% 27% 42% 26% 29% 20% 56% 68% 20% 11% 26% 34% 17% 22% 11% 17% 20% 19% 29% 21% 15% 8% 27% 35% 13% 16%
I might have heard of COP26 but I am 24% 24% 19% 17% 26% 17% 23% 26% 34% 32% 26% 22% 12% 19% 24% 29% 25% 28% 31% 27% 28% 27% 19% 22% 29% 29% 21% 25% 23% 24% 21%
not sure
I have not heard of COP26
37% 46% 31% 31% 32% 45% 37% 25% 24% 34% 46% 10% 15% 48% 62% 27% 29% 36% 29% 43% 37% 48% 53% 38% 43% 44% 63% 42% 32% 38% 53%
Don’t know
11% 7% 8% 9% 8% 13% 14% 7% 16% 6% 9% 12% 5% 13% 4% 17% 12% 20% 18% 20% 18% 5% 8% 11% 7% 12% 9% 6% 9% 26% 9%
Base: 23,577 online adults across 31 countries, 18 Feb – 4 Mar 2022. NB surveyed adults
17 © Ipsos | Earth Day 2022 | April 2022 | Version 1 | Public use aged 16-74 in 30 countries, adults aged 16-99 in Norway.Only four-in-ten And how much, if at all, would you say you had heard about the
Canadians who commitments countries made to tackle climate change at COP26?
A great deal / fair amount Not very much Nothing at all
were aware of
COP26 had also Global Market Average 52% 42% 5%
heard about
Canada’s Canada 41% 52% 6%
commitments.
Do you think the commitments made by countries to tackle climate change
And only one- at COP26 will have a positive or negative impact on climate change around
the world, or will it make no difference?
third are Positive Negative
optimistic about
Global Market Average 58% 6%
the impact of the
commitments. Canada 35% 6%
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18 use adults aged 16-99 in Norway.These are the findings of the Global Advisor wave 167 (GA 167) an Ipsos survey conducted between February 18 and March 4, 2022. The survey instrument is conducted monthly in 31 with the exception of Argentina, Belgium, Chile, The samples in Brazil, Chile, mainland China, countries around the world via the Ipsos Online Colombia, Hungary, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Colombia, India, Ireland Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Panel system. the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russia, Saudi Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Turkey are The countries reporting herein are Argentina, Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, more urban & educated, and/or more affluent than Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, mainland China, Switzerland and Turkey, where each have a sample the general population. They are not nationally Chile, Colombia, France, Great Britain, Germany, of approximately 500+. The precision of Ipsos online representative of their country. The survey results for Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, polls are calculated using a credibility interval with a these countries should be viewed as reflecting the Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, poll of 1,000 accurate to +/- 3.5 percentage points views of the more “connected” segment of their Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, and of 500 accurate to +/- 5.0 percentage points. population. Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United For more information on the Ipsos use of credibility States of America. intervals, please visit the Ipsos website. For the results of the survey presented herein, an international sample of 23, 577 adults aged 18-74 in 18 of the 31 countries surveyed online generate the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South nationally representative samples in their countries Africa, and Turkey, aged 16-99 in Norway and age (Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, 16-74 in all other countries, were interviewed. Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Approximately 1000+ individuals participated on a Netherlands, Norway Poland, South Korea, Spain, country-by-country basis via the Ipsos Online Panel Sweden, Switzerland and United States). 19 © Ipsos | Earth Day 2022 | April 2022 | Version 1 | Public use
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