November 1, 2021
For the fifth year in a row, Edmonton’s Climate Change and Energy Perceptions Survey shows Edmontonians agree climate change is a concern and call on the City to maintain or increase its efforts to address the issue.
The survey shows continued concern among Edmontonians about climate change, with 77 per cent agreeing on the need to take action now and 70 per cent of respondents saying they want the City to increase or maintain its climate change efforts.
“This past August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated strongly that ‘it is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land,’” said Chandra Tomaras, Director, Environment and Climate Resilience. “The survey result demonstrates that this message connects with Edmontonians and that they realize we all have a role to play in preventing and mitigating climate change.”
Key findings from the survey include:
- 70 per cent of respondents agree that investing in energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources provides job opportunities for the city.
- 66 per cent agree that efforts to prevent climate change present economic opportunities for Edmonton.
- 66 per cent say they are already taking action on climate change and 70 per cent want to do more personally.
The Climate and Energy Perceptions Survey was conducted by Narrative Research in May 2021. This general population panel survey had a sample of 1,005 Edmontonians.
Since 2017, the Climate and Energy Perceptions Survey has helped the City of Edmonton benchmark attitudes and beliefs on climate and energy transition in order to inform and measure the effectiveness of policies and programs.
