Report on Attitudes to Climate Change

‘Hungarian society is worried about the effects of climate change, the majority is aware of the necessary individual and social measures, yet action is delayed’ – perhaps this is how the most important lesson of the national report prepared by the Clean Air Action Group could be summarized.
The report primarily analyzes issues related to climate change from the perspective of social groups that are more sensitive to the harmful effects of climate change. The young, the elderly, or those living in poverty, for example, are more adversely affected by environmental, health and economic risks than average, and at the same time, it is even more difficult for them to participate in decision-making processes. Through the presentation of the climate plan of Budapest and Tatabánya, the study also examines how the municipalities plan to deal with the effects of climate change with their own resources and how they involve the stakeholders. Getting to know the opinions and views of the population, especially young people, on climate matters and incorporating them into decision-making processes is extremely important, so that the changes necessary to prevent harmful effects and to adapt to them take place as soon as possible.
The report was prepared in the framework of the project "Green rights for a sustainable future – strengthening public participation in the achievement of the EU's climate protection goals" carried out in international cooperation with Romanian and Italian partners.
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