A new study by Oxford University researchers has uncovered a major disconnect between policymakers and the public on climate change. Politicians and officials believe only 37% of people worldwide would contribute financially to climate action, when in reality that figure stands at 69% – nearly double what policymakers estimate. The research, published in Communications Earth & Environment, suggests many climate policies may be less ambitious than they could be because decision-makers misjudge public willingness to take action. “Policymakers’ decisions can be influenced by their perceptions of public opinion,” explains Dr. Stefania Innocenti, Associate Professor at Oxford’s Smith School of Enterprise … Continue reading Oxford Study: Policymakers Miss True Public Climate Support by 32%