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Prabhsimran Singh1, Surleen Kaur1, Abdullah M Baabdullah2
1Department of Computer Engineering & Technology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India.
Information Systems Frontiers : a Journal of Research and Innovation
|October 31, 2022
Summary
Public awareness of climate change is growing, especially with #SDG13 discussions online. This study analyzes social media to understand citizen attitudes towards climate action and government efforts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Sociology
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Accelerated climate change poses an existential threat to humanity.
- Global efforts, including UN strategies, emphasize public awareness and action for climate change mitigation.
- Social media platforms are crucial for information dissemination and public engagement on climate change issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze public perception and attitudes towards climate change using social media data.
- To understand citizen opinions on the causes of and concerns regarding climate change.
- To identify barriers to sustainable consumption and lifestyle practices.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Actor Network Theory (ANT) principles for analysis.
- Analyzed a large dataset of Twitter data related to climate change discussions.
- Focused on discussions centered around #SDG13 (Sustainable Development Goals).
Main Results:
- Identified public opinions on climate change causes and concerns.
- Revealed barriers hindering the adoption of sustainable consumption and lifestyle practices.
- Observed public apathy towards perceived ineffective government actions on climate change.
- Documented the exchange of innovative ideas for climate change mitigation.
Conclusions:
- Social media provides valuable insights into public perception of climate change.
- Citizen engagement is crucial for driving effective climate action.
- Addressing public apathy and government inaction is key to promoting sustainable practices.
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