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Climate change perception in Romania.
Sorin Cheval1, Ana Bulai2, Adina-Eliza Croitoru3,4
1Department of Climatology, National Meteorological Administration, 97 Sos. București-Ploiești, 01686 Bucharest, Romania.
Theoretical and Applied Climatology
|April 18, 2022
Summary
Public perception of climate change (CC) in Romania is influenced by regional climate intensity, age, gender, and location. Understanding these factors is crucial for effective CC policies and environmental issue engagement.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Social Science
- Climate Change Studies
Background:
- Anthropogenic drivers significantly impact Earth's atmospheric climate variability.
- Public perception of climate change (CC) is vital for implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies.
- Romania's societal sectors show increasing interest in climate change issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate public perception of climate change in Romania.
- To analyze factors influencing CC perception, including causes, impacts, and psychological representations.
- To establish a baseline for future climate change perception research in Romania.
Main Methods:
- A national-scale online survey conducted in spring 2020.
- Statistical analysis of perception factors, including regional differences, age, gender, and residence.
- Investigation of perceived changes in meteorological phenomena and their impacts.
Main Results:
- Regional climate change intensity strongly influences perceived causes.
- Age significantly affects CC acceptance, environmental issue importance, and information levels.
- Age, gender, and rural-urban residence predict perceived meteorological changes and impacts.
Conclusions:
- Public perception of climate change in Romania is multifaceted, influenced by demographic and regional factors.
- The study provides the first statistically relevant analysis of CC perception at national and regional scales in Romania.
- Findings offer a baseline for future research and policy development during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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