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Renmin University of China and China Global Television Network (CGTN) have conducted a global survey on climate change through the New Era Institute of International Communication (NEIIC). The data from this survey reveals a strong global consensus on the need to tackle the climate crisis.

According to the survey, developing countries are showing more commitment to tackle the climate crisis than developed countries. This survey, conducted by including 7,658 people from 38 countries, highlights the desire to adopt green solutions among developing countries and appeals for increased global cooperation to overcome the climate crisis.

The need to tackle climate change

90.3 percent of the people surveyed said that tackling climate change is the biggest need of the hour and the international community should take more practical steps by creating a consensus for this.

The results of the survey show that globally 90.4% people believe that severe weather events have increased in recent years. 87.3% people feel that the frequency of these events indicates a rapid deterioration in the global climate. At the same time, 89.8% people are very concerned about climate governance issues.

Developing countries are making better efforts

80.8% of the people surveyed in developing countries have expressed their willingness to pay more for 'eco-friendly products', which is 26.5% more than the respondents from developed countries. Apart from this, 86.6% of people in developing countries actively adopt new energy technology and products, which is 17% more than developed countries. 96.1% of people in developing countries support accelerating the development of 'green industries' to deal with climate change, while only 85% of people in developed countries support this.

Limited resources but a balanced strategy

This survey includes people from developed countries like America, Germany and Japan as well as developing countries like Argentina, India and Kenya. The Indian government has also appealed for more cooperation from developed countries regarding climate change at the ongoing COP29 conference in Azerbaijan, while despite limited resources, India is adopting a balanced strategy to deal with climate change.