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Introduction
Human activities such as strong reliance on fossil fuels cause significant climate change,
posing serious dangers to humanity in contemporary society. Emissions of greenhouse gases are
accelerating climate change and might have disastrous effects on the global economy, according
to climate scientists (Mikhaylov et al. 2903). Society can avoid this problem with proper public
understanding of climate change’s effects and the best ways to respond to the
issues.
Therefore, this study aims to establish public understanding and awareness of climate
change issues and how it influences human activities. Consequently, the researcher will address
the following questions in this study:
1. What is the public’s degree of knowledge about climate change?
2. To what extent does this knowledge aid in formulating human actions to mitigate climate
change threats?
This study’s findings will help provide a framework for policies that will improve the human
response to climate issues.
Literature Review
Human activity worldwide is causing climate change, making it an international crisis
affecting people worldwide (Mikhaylov et al. 2898). The air pollution problem is exacerbated by
economic development and an increase in population density. These results in significant
environmental degradation and harmful human outcomes that worsen over time (Fawzy et al.).
Several initiatives have been put in place by the government with the goal of lowering
greenhouse gas emissions. Ballew et al. confirm that the country’s general public's understanding
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of climate change issues has significantly improved. When people become aware of climate
change, they can play an important role in responding to it (Luís et al.). However, there are
significant gaps in the policies and engagement of the public in responding to climate change
issues.
Study/Experiment
York et al. cite that when conducting practical research, “you might construct a survey
for clients asking for their evaluations of service and their suggestions” (33). As a result, this
study utilized an online questionnaire survey to gather information from the general population
about their perceptions and knowledge about climate change. The questionnaire addressed the
two research questions and established a relationship between them. As a first step, the
questionnaires are meant to gauge how well the general public understands climate change. The
second component of the survey examines the influence of this increasing awareness on people’s
behavior in response to climate change. These questionnaire components intend to help create a
framework for the right human practices for responding to climate change. The findings are
analyzed to determine the level of climate awareness and how it affects human behavior in
activities that contribute to climate change.
Discussions and Conclusion
Findings show that most people understand and are aware of climate change issues well.
However, there is a need for more awareness to enable the general public to understand the
necessity of changing human behavior to reduce the severity of the catastrophe. This is in
accordance with Khatibi et al.’s claim that adapting to climate change is essential in enabling
people to participate in mitigating its effects. This study, however, established low response
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behaviors in working towards responding to climate issues. This is significantly due to
government initiatives that have failed to adequately involve citizens in climate change measures
(Ballew et al.). A successful approach to climate change requires more than just good
government policies and strategies (Luís et al.). The government must provide a framework for
the public to learn about the threats and alternatives available to respond to climate change and
be empowered to act independently as appropriate (Khatibi et al.). As a result, successful climate
change adaptation requires active participation from the general public.

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Works Cited
Fawzy, Samer, et al. “Strategies for Mitigation of Climate Change: A Review.” Environmental
Chemistry Letters, vol. 18, July 2020, pp. 2069–94, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-
01059-w.
Khatibi, Farzaneh Shaikh, et al. “Can Public Awareness, Knowledge and Engagement Improve
Climate Change Adaptation Policies?” Discover Sustainability, vol. 2, no. 1, Mar. 2021,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-021-00024-z.
Luís, Sílvia, et al. “Psychosocial Drivers for Change: Understanding and Promoting Stakeholder
Engagement in Local Adaptation to Climate Change in Three European Mediterranean
Case Studies.” Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 223, Oct. 2018, pp. 165–74,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.06.020.
Mikhaylov, A., et al. “Global Climate Change and Greenhouse Effect.” Entrepreneurship and
Sustainability Issues, vol. 7, no. 4, 2020, pp. 2897–913,
https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.9770/jesi.2020.7.4(21).
York, Reginald, et al. “Practical Research for the Solution-Focused Practitioner: A Follow-up to
Wheeler’s Article on Quick and Dirty Research.” International Journal of Solution-
Focused Practices, vol. 2, no. 2, Oct. 2014, pp. 32–39,
https://doi.org/10.14335/ijsfp.v2i2.20.

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the following questions in this study:

1. What is the public’s degree of knowledge about climate change?

response to climate issues.

Human activity worldwide is causing climate change, making it an international crisis

economic development and an increase in population density. These results in significant

activities that contribute to climate change.

Discussions and Conclusion

behaviors in working towards responding to climate issues. This is significantly due to

be empowered to act independently as appropriate (Khatibi et al.). As a result, successful climate

change adaptation requires active participation from the general public.

Chemistry Letters, vol. 18, July 2020, pp. 2069–94, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-

Engagement in Local Adaptation to Climate Change in Three European Mediterranean

Sustainability Issues, vol. 7, no. 4, 2020, pp. 2897–913,

Wheeler’s Article on Quick and Dirty Research.” International Journal of Solution-

Focused Practices, vol. 2, no. 2, Oct. 2014, pp. 32–39,

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