In advance of the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be hosted by the United Kingdom in Glasgow in late 2021, the majority of Australians would like to see large countries do more to combat climate change. Eight in ten Australians say that China (82%) and India (81%) are doing ‘too little’ in their efforts to combat climate change.

When it comes to the United States’ efforts, a large majority (71%) say the United States is doing too little to combat climate change. One in five Australians (21%) say the United States is doing about the right amount to combat climate change.

Six in ten Australians (60%) say Australia is doing too little in its efforts to combat climate change, while one third (31%) say Australia is doing about the right amount.

Australians appear to be the most satisfied with the efforts of the United Kingdom and the European Union. However, a slim majority (53%) still say the United Kingdom is doing too little. Half the population (49%) say the European Union is doing too little, while four in ten Australians (40%) say the European Union is doing about the right amount.

Climate change efforts by country