Authors

• Tiihonen, Aino (University of Turku)
• Ahonen, Sami (University of Turku & Finnish Meteorological Institute)
• Himmelroos, Staffan (University of Helsinki)
• Kulha, Katariina (University of Turku)
• Leino, Mikko (University of Turku)
• Setälä, Maija (University of Turku)
• Sorvali, Jaana (Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke))

Keywords

climate change, climate protection, environment policy, environmental awareness, environmental quality, news, political interest, political participation, politics, science, trust

Abstract

The survey explores Finnish citizens' climate attitudes, climate-related concerns and knowledge, as well as their societal engagement.

At the beginning of the survey, respondents were asked how concerned they are about climate change and what factors have influenced their concern. This was followed by a series of statements regarding climate change mitigation, to which respondents expressed their opinions. They were also asked what actions they had taken to address climate change during the past 24 months. In addition, the survey explored views on the role of science.

Next, respondents reported how frequently they follow climate-related news, use social media for societal purposes, and discuss political and societal issues. They were also asked about their political party preference and self-placement on a political value scale. Furthermore, the survey explored the forms of political participation respondents had engaged in over the past five years. Finally, respondents evaluated a series of statements regarding the future direction of Finland.

Background variables include, among others, the respondent's gender, age, region of residence, economic activity, occupational status, level of education, mother tongue, marital status, total annual household income, and household size.