The Climate Conversations 2025 report, based on the feedback from 1,949 participants, indicates that only one in seven respondents believe the Government has a clear and effective climate action plan.

Participation in this round of Climate Conversations has dropped by around 50% compared to previous years. While the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment noted that the findings may not fully represent the wider public, they offer valuable insight into the views of those actively engaged in climate issues.

Worry about climate change remains high, with 90% of respondents reporting they are very or somewhat concerned – up three percentage points from the previous year. Concern is particularly pronounced among women and urban residents. Similarly, the proportion of people who consider climate change to be highly important has risen to 91%.

When asked who holds primary responsibility for addressing climate change, most respondents pointed to the Government, businesses, industry, and the European Union – consistent with previous years. Notably, more people now believe they are doing more than others to combat climate change (61%, up from 52%), yet a growing number also feel they should be doing more (76%, up from 72%).

Perceptions of the most effective individual actions are also shifting. Reducing air travel ranked highest, rising from 31% to 38%, followed by home retrofitting (28%) and installing renewable energy sources like solar panels. Public transport also saw a boost, while interest in electric vehicles declined significantly – likely due to conflicting media messages.

The report underscores the importance of community engagement and highlights the disconnect between public perception and the actual benefits of electric vehicles, calling for better education on sustainable transport solutions.