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The nature of environmental challenges has changed considerably in recent decades. Nonetheless, the global nature of environmental problems has long been known, as issues such as pollution, loss of biodiversity, global warming, ozone depletion and tropical deforestation do not respect international borders. One can argue, however, that it is only in recent years that these problems have become widespread matters of concern among the general public. The issue of climate change was at the forefront of the debate on global environmental problems in 2007. This culminated in the 2007 Nobel Peace Price being awarded to advocates. | dill EUROBAROMETER Special Eurobarometer 295 Wave 68.2 - TNS Opinion Social Attitudes of European citizens towards the environment Fieldwork November - December 2007 Publication March 2008 Report This survey was requested by Directorate General Environment and coordinated by Directorate General Communication. This document does not represent the point of view of the European Commission. The interpretations and opinions contained in it are solely those of the authors. Special EUROBAROMETER 295 ATTITUDES OF EUROPEAN CITIZENS TOWARDS THE ENVIRONMENT Table of contents INTRODUCTION. 3 1. GENERAL PERCEPTIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT.5 1.1 General associations with the environment.5 1.2 Main environmental concerns.8 2. ENVIRONMENT IN CITIZENS LIVES. 11 2.1 Personal relations with the environment.11 2.1.1 Personal importance of environmental protection.11 2.1.2 Environmental effects on citizens lives.13 2.1.3 Personal responsibility vs. the responsibility of the biggest polluters.16 2.2 Environmentally friendly behaviour.20 2.2.1 Actions taken for environmental reasons.20 2.2.2 Actions seen as priorities for citizens.24 2.3 Intentions vs. Actions Green consumption.27 2.3.1 Intention to buy environmentally friendly products.27 2.3.2 Green labelling and lack of information as reasons for inaction .30 3. ENVIRONMENT IN PUBLIC LIFE AND DECISION MAKING. 31 3.1 Sustainable development approach the place of environment in decision making. 31 3.1.1 Factors influencing citizens quality of life.31 3.1.2 Environmental policies a boost or a barrier to progress .34 3.1.3 Special focus Evaluating progress. 37 3.2 Preferred actions for tackling environmental problems . 40 3.2.1 Restrictions incentives or punishment .40 3.2.2 Special focus Green procurement . 43 3.3 The role of the EU in protecting the environment.46 3.3.1 Preferred level of decision making.46 3.3.2 Opinions on actions at EU level.48 3.3.3 Special focus A European civil protection force.52 4. INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT.
