Climate change

Australia's climate policies and reputation

After news of Australia’s bushfire crisis last summer was broadcast around the world, many Australians say the country’s approach to climate change has had a negative impact on Australia’s reputation. Almost half of Australians (47%) say that Australia’s approach to climate change has had either a very or somewhat negative effect on Australia’s reputation in the world. One third (33%) say that Australia’s approach has had a positive effect, and 18% say that it has had no effect on Australia’s reputation at all.

The numbers are similar when it comes to Australia’s relations in the Pacific: half the population (51%) say Australia’s approach to climate change has had a somewhat or very negative effect on Australia’s relations with Pacific island countries. Less than a third (29%) say that Australia’s approach to climate change has had a positive effect on these relations, and 17% say there has been no effect at all.

Climate change
Australia's climate policies and reputation

Question

In your opinion, what effect, if any, has Australia’s approach to climate change had on its reputation in the world and on its relationship with Pacific island countries?

This question was asked in 2020.

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