Climate Survey

We asked

In order to achieve the target of becoming net carbon zero by 2041, we engaged Wirral residents to help us understand what they think about climate change and collect their thoughts on what needs to be done.

This survey was designed to give people an opportunity to tell us what they think of climate change, their views on it and to provide information about what we all need to do collectively to achieve the target.

You said

The questionnaire yielded 230 responses. Responses conveyed a strong awareness of the climate emergency and a high level of concern. People were most concerned about a reduction in biodiversity including the potential for extinction of certain species of wildlife. People thought that large scale industry would have the most influence on limiting changes to the climate in the UK. The majority of respondents had made changes to improve energy efficiency in their home and made changes to support and look after their local environment. Most respondents had not changed the way they travel or changed the way they eat and use food.

For more information about the consultation and to view the consultation report click here.

We did

One aim of the survey was to find out about the information residents need. We have set up a Climate Action Site to provide information about reducing your carbon footprint and supporting climate action as a Wirral resident. You can access the site here.

We also hope to use the survey to monitor how people’s attitudes and thoughts about the climate may change over time in the next few years by running the survey again in the future.