In several countries, younger adults are more willing than older adults to make lifestyle changes to reduce the effects of climate change | Pew Research Center

November 4, 2025

2. Dealing with climate change

In several countries, younger adults are more willing than older adults to make lifestyle changes to reduce the effects of climate change

In several countries, younger adults are more willing than older adults to make lifestyle changes to reduce the effects of climate change

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In several countries, younger adults are more willing than older adults to make lifestyle changes to reduce the effects of climate change

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2. Dealing with climate change
Majorities across middle-income countries are willing to make lifestyle changes to reduce climate change
Most surveyed say carbon emissions are more important than wealth in deciding national responsibility for climate action
Favorable views of the UN linked to confidence that actions of the global community will reduce the effects of climate change
In most countries polled – but not all – there is confidence in the international community’s ability to address climate change
Those who say their community is affected by climate change are more willing to make a lot of changes to their lifestyle
In several countries, younger adults are more willing than older adults to make lifestyle changes to reduce the effects of climate change