益普索-2018年全球环境概览（英文）-2018-50页-6mb

Summary of "Global Views on the Environment – 2018"

Core Content

This document presents findings from the IPSOS Global Advisor survey conducted in 28 countries between March 23 and April 6, 2018. It focuses on global perceptions of environmental issues and explores the concerns and policy preferences of citizens regarding non-recyclable product waste.

Top Environmental Issues

The survey identifies the following as the top three environmental issues of concern globally:

• Global warming/climate change
• Air pollution
• Dealing with waste

These issues are reported as top-three concerns in the majority of countries surveyed.

Regional Variations

• Global warming is the top issue in several countries, including the World, South Korea, Poland, and others.
• Air pollution is a top-three issue in multiple countries, including the World, South Korea, and others.
• Dealing with waste is a top-three issue in several countries, including the World, South Korea, and others.

Other environmental issues that are reported as less concerning include:

• Soil erosion
• Over-packaged consumer goods
• Flooding
• Emissions

However, deforestation is noted as a top-three issue in only six countries, yet it is perceived as the most pressing among those who label it as such.

Climate Change Perception

• 87% of the global population believes that the world's climate is changing.
• The majority of citizens in most countries agree that climate change is at least partly caused by human activity, with some countries showing a higher percentage of belief in this cause.

Non-Recyclable Product Waste Concern

• 80% of global respondents are at least somewhat concerned about the use of disposable, non-recyclable products.
• Countries such as South Korea (90%), Malaysia (90%), and South Africa (89%) show the highest levels of concern, while Japan (60%) and Saudi Arabia (61%) show the lowest.

Policy Actions for Reducing Non-Recyclable Waste

The survey asks respondents which policy actions would be effective in reducing the problems caused by non-recyclable products. The following are considered effective:

• Increased government spending on recycling infrastructure.
• Higher taxes on supermarkets and shops using a lot of non-recyclable packaging.
• Taxing non-recyclable containers to increase their price.
• Public information campaigns to educate consumers and producers.
• "Naming and shaming" bad businesses to reduce their use of non-recyclable packaging.
• Fines for households that do not recycle enough.

These policies are generally supported across the surveyed countries.

Personal Actions to Reduce Non-Recyclable Waste

Respondents are also asked about personal actions they are willing to take to reduce non-recyclable waste. The following are common personal actions:

• Reusing disposable items (over half of respondents).
• Buying products made from recycled materials.
• Avoiding goods with non-recyclable packaging.
• Stopping shopping at supermarkets and shops with excessive non-recyclable packaging.
• Paying higher taxes to support recycling facility improvements.

These actions reflect a growing awareness and willingness among citizens to contribute to environmental sustainability.

Key Information

• The survey included 20,794 online adults aged 16-64 from 28 countries.
• Global warming, air pollution, and waste management are the most widely recognized environmental issues.
• Deforestation is a less common top-three issue but is seen as the most pressing in the countries where it is prioritized.
• There is a strong consensus that climate change is occurring and is at least partly human-caused.
• Concerns about non-recyclable waste are widespread, with notable regional differences.
• A range of policy actions and personal behaviors are seen as effective in reducing the impact of non-recyclable products.