Download the agendaAbout the Exploratory Research ActivityThis research activity on climate discontent aims to put together three thematic areas (climate change/policies and public opinion/discontent) and to measure them over time.

 This type of analysis - related to green transition, climate change and perceptions and attitudes of the European public opinion - is extremely relevant for policy makers, as discontent may negatively affect the acceptance and implementation of climate mitigation policies.

Furthermore, the research activity seeks to assess how territorial factors are correlated to citizens’ perception towards climate change and climate mitigation policies.

The study focuses on:Measurement of climate discontent at regional-level using survey data from Eurobarometer or voting patterns in the European electionsMeasurement of the effects of climate change/climate mitigation policies at regional levelExploring the relationship between climate discontent and climate effect/policiesAssessing the relationship between Cohesion policy/public finance and climate discontent