Survey on Climate Change

Recently, the results of the 2024 People’s Climate Vote survey, conducted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the University of Oxford’s Department of Sociology, and GeoPoll, were published 

Key Findings of the Survey on Climate Change

• Climate Change Perceptions in India: Around 33% of those surveyed in India said that they think about climate change every day, and more than half worry more about it in comparison to last year. Only 26%, however, think India is addressing climate change “very well”.
• Climate Action Views: Surveyed Indians also performed well on almost all parameters related to people’s priorities – the majority supports replacing oil and gas, protecting people from weather events and restoring nature, transnational support to combat climate change, and gaining help from richer countries. 

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

• About: Established in 1966 by the United Nations General Assembly, the UNDP is a UN agency dedicated to assisting countries in eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable economic growth and human development. 
• Focus Areas: The agency’s efforts are centred on three main areas: sustainable development, democratic governance and peacebuilding, and climate and disaster resilience.
• Aim: The UNDP aims to eradicate poverty, foster democratic governance, uphold the rule of law, and promote inclusive institutions. It advocates for transformative change and facilitates the exchange of knowledge, experience, and resources among countries to improve livelihoods.
• Funding: The UNDP relies exclusively on voluntary contributions from member nations to finance its operations.
• Headquarters: Located in New York, USA, the UNDP operates from its headquarters to coordinate global efforts towards sustainable development and poverty reduction.

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