Overview

• A Nature Climate Change study of 130,000 people across 125 countries found 89% support stronger government action on climate change.
• Despite widespread willingness to contribute financially to climate solutions, many incorrectly believe their neighbors are less committed, with perception gaps as high as 40 percentage points in some nations.
• Experts attribute these misperceptions to decades of fossil fuel industry misinformation campaigns that have muted public climate advocacy.
• Researchers argue that correcting these perception gaps could trigger a social tipping point, amplifying public pressure for urgent climate policy changes.
• The study highlights that support for climate action is as strong in G20 countries, responsible for 77% of global emissions, as it is globally.