The majority of Finnish said that they had already suffered from the effect of climate change in their daily lives, and 62 % felt that the last winter was softer.
More than half of the Finnish consumers They buy less for climatic reasons, as shown in a new survey. More than 2000 people From different parts of the country A series of questions has been asked On issues such as biodiversity loss, reduction in emissions and personal responsibility.
Climate measuring devices and the nature of 2025 were manufactured by four ministries in cooperation with a wide range of agencies and organizations. Surveys They revealed that the Finns are completely aware of climate change and the loss of nature. More than 85 % claimed that they saw traces ClimateAnd 88 % of the effects of nature disappearance around the world.
Biodiversity loss In particular, according to 86 % of the respondents, they will have repercussions on issues such as food production, public health, supply and economy safety. Most of the Finns claimed that they had suffered And the effect of climate change in their daily lives: 62 % consider this The last winter was softer. More than half of the participants (55 %) note the loss of biological diversity in their local environment.
Finnish reduces consumption to deal with emissions
In Finland, this interest in nature and Climate It is reflected in people’s behavior. Something more than 40 % of the respondents She claims to change your lifestyle, Including transportationHousing and choosing food, to reduce climate effect.
Advertise more than half (53 %) Lower your purchasesWhich represents an important increase compared to 43 % that was observed only two years ago in a previous survey. Almost all respondents (91 %) agree that the products must be designed to last longer, even if they mean that they cost more.
but, The Finnish was more divided by merely For their own eating habits. Recently, new national food recommendations have been published in the country, as citizens are required to reduce meat consumption. Most people (69 %) believe that a Sustainable diet climate, Where plants prevail, they should cost less than one with larger emissions. But half of the respondents oppose society’s efforts to enhance a plant -based diet.
Who believes that the Finnish population should take action?
Clean nature It is an important part of the Finnish identity, according to 96 % of the respondents. But opinions are almost completely divided by half about whether it is protecting properly. Public discussions in Finland are currently focusing on reaching Carbon neutral goal Created as part of Climate Law In increasing carbon basins from the forests.
62 % of the respondents believe that Finland should take climate measures Suitable to achieve carbon neutrality in 2035. 75 % of the respondents say more attention should be paid to registration and forest management practices to maintain carbon basins.
A clear majority (80 %) believes that companies that take measures should be required as well To reduce emissions. As for nature, less than half, 41 % of the respondents believe that the Finnish companies and sectors have a biological diversity in their activities.
